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Vocabulary Entry
influenza
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
Example Sentences
"Many people get a flu shot to protect themselves from influenza."
"During winter, influenza can spread rapidly among crowds."
"Symptoms of influenza often include fever, cough, and fatigue."
V
verb
To infect someone with the influenza virus (though this usage is less common).
Example Sentences
"The doctor warned that the cold weather could influenza many people."
"The health department is concerned that the virus might influenza the community."
"They are monitoring the situation in case the outbreak starts to influenza more individuals."