pertussis

[ per-tuhs-is ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. whooping cough.

pertussis

/ pəˈtʌsɪs /

noun

1. See whooping cough
   the technical name for whooping cough

pertussis

/ pər-tŭs′ĭs /

1. See whooping cough

Derived Forms

• perˈtussal, adjective

Other Words From

• per·tussal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pertussis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pertussis¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Time

Vaccines like the flu shot, or the one for diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are even recommended during pregnancy to transfer immunity to babies.

From Popular-Science

Doctors began treating Riley for pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

From Ozy

In 2018, Sinovac’s larger rival Sinopharm recalled 400,000 shots of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines for substandard quality.

From Washington Post

An infant too young to have received his first round of shots gasps for air after having been infected with pertussis.

From The Daily Beast

If recognized and treated early enough, the effects of infection with pertussis can be somewhat mitigated.

From The Daily Beast

It is the family of man—because where measles and mumps and pertussis are concerned, we are all connected.

From The Daily Beast

Pertussis, or “whooping cough,” is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.

From The Daily Beast

In the case of pertussis, the blame for increasing incidence of new infections may not be entirely the fault of vaccine-deniers.

From The Daily Beast

A marked increase, accompanied by an increase in the total leukocyte count, is seen in pertussis and lymphatic leukemia.

From Project Gutenberg

A marked lymphocyte leukocytosis occurs in pertussis, and is of value in diagnosis.

From Project Gutenberg

A new combination of well-tried remedies of especial value in pertussis and other spasmodic coughs.

From Project Gutenberg

Paroxysms of coughing, with or without whooping, are pathognomonic of pertussis.

From Project Gutenberg

As the air rushes past the glottis, which is still partially closed, a sound recalling the whoop of pertussis is heard.

From Project Gutenberg