Pertussis Definition & Meaning
pertussis
- noun
- a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
"Pertussis" in song lyrics
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"bordetella pertussis"
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"antibiotics for pertussis"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does pertussis mean?
- a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
- What part of speech is pertussis?
- Pertussis is a noun.