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whooping cough

/ˈhuːpɪŋ kɒf/

Traducción: Enfermedad respiratoria bacteriana altamente contagiosa que se caracteriza por ataques intensos de tos seguidos de un sonido agudo al inspirar, conocido como tos ferina.

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/ˈhuːpɪŋ kɒf/B2formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad respiratoria bacteriana altamente contagiosa que se caracteriza por ataques intensos de tos seguidos de un sonido agudo al inspirar, conocido como tos ferina.

A highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease characterized by severe coughing fits followed by a high-pitched 'whoop' sound when inhaling.

  1. Infectious respiratory diseaseB2formal

    A highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by severe coughing fits followed by a high-pitched 'whoop' sound when breathing in.

    estos ferina

    • Children are routinely vaccinated against whooping cough.
    • The baby developed a persistent cough and was diagnosed with whooping cough.
    • Whooping cough can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.