Meaning of the word pertussis in English
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pertussis
US /pɚˈtʌs.ɪs/
UK /pəˈtʌs.ɪs/
Noun
a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract, causing paroxysms of coughing followed by a characteristic 'whooping' sound; whooping cough.
Example:
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The child was diagnosed with pertussis after weeks of severe coughing.
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Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of pertussis.
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