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whooping cough

/ˈhuːpɪŋ kɒf/

Traduction: Maladie respiratoire bactérienne très contagieuse, caractérisée par de violentes quintes de toux suivies d'un son aigu « chant du coq » à l'inspiration.

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/ˈhuːpɪŋ kɒf/B2formalmedical
  • frMaladie respiratoire bactérienne très contagieuse, caractérisée par de violentes quintes de toux suivies d'un son aigu « chant du coq » à l'inspiration.

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.

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    • 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.