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单词 pertussis
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Definition of pertussis in English:

pertussis

noun pəˈtʌsɪspərˈtəsəs
  • medical term for whooping cough
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The vaccine is a combination of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus toxins, and 95% of children are covered.
    • It provides immunity to polio, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Hib.
    • Many children succumb to diarrhea, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles and malnutrition.
    • For nearly 50 years Australian babies have been routinely vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
    • 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'.

Definition of pertussis in US English:

pertussis

nounpərˈtəsəspərˈtəsəs
  • medical term for whooping cough
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The vaccine is a combination of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus toxins, and 95% of children are covered.
    • For nearly 50 years Australian babies have been routinely vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.
    • Possible reactions to immunisation against diphtheria and tetanus and pertussis include fever, vomiting, and listlessness.
    • It provides immunity to polio, as well as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and Hib.
    • Many children succumb to diarrhea, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles and malnutrition.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin, from per- ‘away, extremely’ + Latin tussis ‘a cough’.

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