influenza

Meanings

• noun

  A highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system and is typically spread through the air.

  - "The flu season usually starts in the fall."
  - "Many people get the flu every year."
  - "You should get a flu shot to protect yourself from the virus."

• noun

  A type of influenza virus that primarily infects birds.

  - "Avian influenza can spread from birds to humans."
  - "Outbreaks of avian influenza can lead to the culling of large bird populations."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

flu , grip , grippe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with influenza
influenza , phenomena , renaissance , transference

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Variants

List of all variants of influenza that leads to same result
influenza , influenza A , influenza B , influenza C , influenzal , influenzas , avian flu , avian influenza , swine influenza , swine influenzas , Asian flu , Asian flus , Asian influenza , Asian influenzas

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Italian influenza, 'influence', due to the belief that the disease was caused by the stars.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The flu shot is not a live virus and cannot give you the flu.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'influenza' was in Venice in 1347.

3. The flu can spread through contaminated food and water, as well as the air.

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Related Concepts

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1. Influenza Virus: A virus that causes the flu and is characterized by its ability to mutate quickly.

2. Seasonal Flu: A type of influenza that occurs annually and is caused by different strains of the virus.

3. Pandemic Flu: A global outbreak of influenza that affects a large number of people.

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Culture

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Influenza has been a significant topic in literature, with works such as George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' using the disease as a metaphor for societal upheaval. In music, the term 'flu' is sometimes used in rap music to refer to being sick or unable to perform.

How to Memorize "influenza"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sick person coughing and sneezing, spreading the flu virus to those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the flu with the winter season and staying warm to prevent getting sick.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Fever, Fatigue, Chills, Cough, Sore Throat, Body Aches, Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea' to remember the symptoms of the flu.

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