severe acute respiratory syndrome

severe acute respiratory syndrome
severe acute respiratory syndrome n SARS

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(SARS) an infectious respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus and characterized by fever, dry cough, and breathing difficulties, often accompanied by headache and body aches.

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