A bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by short, convulsive coughs that end in a whoop sound when breath is inhaled (commonly called whooping cough); mainly affects children.
Reference:
•American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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