whooping-cough

A form of whooping cough — A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.

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Meanings

nounwhooping-cough (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of whooping cough.
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