pertussis
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- pertussal adjective
Etymology
Origin of pertussis
1790–1800; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin per- per- + tussis a cough
Example Sentences
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Another disease to watch out for is pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
From Los Angeles Times
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, for instance, used to be rare, but are now a monthly occurrence, she said.
From BBC
Whooping cough is caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis, which attack the upper respiratory system and can cause airways to swell, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times
The school requires students in seventh grade and above to get their Tdap booster, which provides elevated immunity against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, or whooping cough.
From Los Angeles Times
The CDC says vaccination is the best way to protect against pertussis.
From Salon
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