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Pertussis

Also called Whooping cough

Infectious DiseaseEssential

A highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection characterized by severe coughing fits.

Korean

백일해

심한 기침 발작을 특징으로 하는 전염성이 매우 강한 세균성 호흡기 감염.

French

Coqueluche

Infection respiratoire bactérienne très contagieuse caractérisée par de sévères quintes de toux.

Word parts

  • per-Prefix(Latin) Through, thoroughly

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