pertussis

[ per-tuhs-is ]

/ pərˈtʌs ɪs /

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noun Pathology.

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Origin of pertussis

1790–1800; <New Latin, equivalent to Latin per-per- + tussis a cough

OTHER WORDS FROM pertussis

per·tus·sal, adjective

Words nearby pertussis

perturb, perturbation, perturbation theory, perturbative, perturbed, pertussis, Peru, Peru balsam, Peru-Chile Trench, Peru Current, Perugia

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How to use pertussis in a sentence

They also set a precedent that schoolchildren still benefit from, as every American state now requires that most students be vaccinated against diseases such as measles, polio and pertussis.
The U.S. Has Had 'Vaccine Passports' Before—And They Worked|Jordan E. Taylor|April 5, 2021|Time
Vaccines like the flu shot, or the one for diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are even recommended during pregnancy to transfer immunity to babies.
We now know babies can be born with COVID-19 antibodies|Hannah Seo|March 18, 2021|Popular-Science
Doctors began treating Riley for pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The Next Frontier in Vaccines: Maternal Immunization|Pallabi Munsi|February 18, 2021|Ozy
In 2018, Sinovac’s larger rival Sinopharm recalled 400,000 shots of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines for substandard quality.
As China nears a coronavirus vaccine, bribery cloud hangs over drugmaker Sinovac|Eva Dou|December 4, 2020|Washington Post

An infant too young to have received his first round of shots gasps for air after having been infected with pertussis.
Hey Anti-Vaxxers, Watch NOVA: Vaccines--Calling the Shots|Russell Saunders|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If recognized and treated early enough, the effects of infection with pertussis can be somewhat mitigated.
Anti-Vaxxers Will Fuel the Next Pandemic|Russell Saunders|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is the family of man—because where measles and mumps and pertussis are concerned, we are all connected.
Colorado’s Anti-Anti-Vaxxer Bill Gets Watered Down|Kent Sepkowitz|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Pertussis, or “whooping cough,” is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Thanks to Anti-Vaxxers, Mumps Are Back. What’s Next?|Russell Saunders|March 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the case of pertussis, the blame for increasing incidence of new infections may not be entirely the fault of vaccine-deniers.
Thanks to Anti-Vaxxers, Mumps Are Back. What’s Next?|Russell Saunders|March 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A marked increase, accompanied by an increase in the total leukocyte count, is seen in pertussis and lymphatic leukemia.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
A marked lymphocyte leukocytosis occurs in pertussis, and is of value in diagnosis.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
A new combination of well-tried remedies of especial value in pertussis and other spasmodic coughs.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
Paroxysms of coughing, with or without whooping, are pathognomonic of pertussis.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
As the air rushes past the glottis, which is still partially closed, a sound recalling the whoop of pertussis is heard.
The Nervous Child|Hector Charles Cameron

British Dictionary definitions for pertussis

pertussis

/ (pəˈtʌsɪs) /

noun

the technical name for whooping cough

Derived forms of pertussis

pertussal, adjective

Word Origin for pertussis

C18: New Latin, from Latin per- (intensive) + tussis cough

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Scientific definitions for pertussis

pertussis

[ pər-tŭs′ĭs ]

See whooping cough.