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Noun: pertussis  pur'tú-sis
  1. A disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
    - whooping cough

Derived forms: pertussises

Type of: infectious disease, respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness

Encyclopedia: Pertussis

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