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pertussis

/pərˈtʌs.ɪs/

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noun

/pərˈtʌs.ɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее заболевание слизистой оболочки дыхательных путей, широко известное как коклюш.

A noun referring to a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane, commonly known as whooping cough.

uncountable

  1. Respiratory infectionB2formalmedical

    A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by severe coughing spells.

    ruКоклюш

    • Pertussis is most dangerous for infants and young children.
    • The doctor diagnosed the child with pertussis after the persistent cough.
    • Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent pertussis.

    Synonymswhooping cough

Forms
  • pertussises plural form
  • pertussises' possessive plural form
  • pertussis's possessive singular form