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1. (n.) whooping cough
an infectious disease of the respiratory mucous membrane caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and characterized by a series of short, convulsive coughs followed by a whooping intake of breath.
Etymology: (1730–40)
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1. (noun) whooping cough, pertussis
a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
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1. whooping cough
A respiratory infection caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS and characterized by paroxysmal coughing ending in a prolonged crowing intake of breath.
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