pertussis
/pəˈtʌsɪs
/noun
Medical term for whooping cough.It provides immunity to polio, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Hib....
- Many children succumb to diarrhea, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles and malnutrition.
- Possible reactions to immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus and pertussis include fever, vomiting, and listlessness.
Origin
Late 18th century: modern Latin, from per- 'away, extremely' + Latin tussis 'a cough'.
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