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Common Cold Glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Dec 12, 2019

Glossary

Virus - Viruses are the smallest micro-organisms causing diseases in human beings and plants. Unlike bacteria, viruses multiply only in living cells.

Published on Aug 04, 2014
Last Updated on Dec 12, 2019

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