The scientific name for the common cold is rhinovirus. It is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever.
The common cold is caused by a variety of different viruses, so it does not have a single scientific name. However, the most common viruses that cause the common cold are rhinoviruses, which belong to the family of Picornaviridae.
