Flu ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Flu ( noun )

1. A highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, characterized by fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.
2. A common term for influenza.

Origin:

Short for influenza, from italian, from medieval latin influentia "influence (of the stars)", from the belief that epidemics were caused by the unfavorable alignment of the stars.

Examples:

1. She caught the flu and had to stay home from work.
2. He had a bad case of the flu and was bedridden for a week.
3. The flu season is from October to May.
4. The flu vaccine is recommended for people over the age of 6 months.
5. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches.

(As a verb)

Flu ( verb )

1. A highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, characterized by fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.
2. A common term for influenza.

Origin:

Short for influenza, from italian, from medieval latin influentia "influence (of the stars)", from the belief that epidemics were caused by the unfavorable alignment of the stars.

Examples:

1. She caught the flu and had to stay home from work.
2. He had a bad case of the flu and was bedridden for a week.
3. The flu season is from October to May.
4. The flu vaccine is recommended for people over the age of 6 months.
5. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches.