Unit 22: Vocabulary

Please study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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common cold
a normally harmless viral infection of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract
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The common cold spreads through droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks.
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contract an illness
formally catch or acquire a sickness
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It is possible, but not likely, to contract an illness while visiting a sick relative in the hospital.
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Coronavirus
any one of a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe pneumonia
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You should avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of Coronavirus.

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