Healthcare Research Terminology

noun a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses

• Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
• I caught the flu and had to stay in bed all weekend.
• I feel like I got hit by the flu truck.
• Her negativity spread through the office like a flu, affecting everyone's mood.

noun a type of literature that is not formally published in sources such as books or journals, often consisting of reports, theses, conference proceedings, and other materials

• Grey literature refers to research that is not published through traditional commercial or academic channels.
• I found some interesting grey literature on the internet that wasn't in any academic journals.
• I'm always on the lookout for cool grey lit to read online.
• In the vast sea of information, grey literature is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.