tussis

[ tuhs-is ]

nounPathology.
  1. a cough.

Origin of tussis

1
<Latin: a cough

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British Dictionary definitions for tussis

tussis

/ (ˈtʌsɪs) /


noun
  1. the technical name for cough See pertussis

Origin of tussis

1
Latin: cough

Derived forms of tussis

  • tussal, adjective
  • tussive, adjective

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