Definition of Influenza

a contagious viral infection that attacks your lungs (also called the flu)

Examples of Influenza in a sentence

Because it is such a dangerous respiratory illness, many people have died from influenza.  🔊

After being diagnosed with influenza, the patient was put on antibiotics, and her breathing was monitored.  🔊

Victoria was feverish after contracting influenza and quickly started having trouble breathing as well.  🔊

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