pertussis
US /pɚˈtʌs.ɪs/
UK /pəˈtʌs.ɪs/
명사
백일해
a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract, causing paroxysms of coughing followed by a characteristic 'whooping' sound; whooping cough.
예시:
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The child was diagnosed with pertussis after weeks of severe coughing.
아이는 몇 주간 심한 기침을 한 후 백일해 진단을 받았다.
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Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of pertussis.
백일해 확산을 막기 위해 예방 접종이 중요하다.
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