1. a group of viruses that cause common colds and other respiratory infections in humans
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• Rhinoviruses are responsible for about 30-50% of all common colds.
• The laboratory identified rhinoviruses in the patient’s nasal samples.
• Children are particularly susceptible to infections caused by rhinoviruses.
• Hand washing helps prevent the spread of rhinoviruses.
• There are over 100 different types of rhinoviruses.
• Rhinoviruses thrive in cooler temperatures found in the nasal passages.