whooping cough
/ˈhuːpɪŋ kɒf/noun
उच्चारण हूपिंग कॉफ़
काली खाँसी, कुकुर खाँसी
Core word
noun
- 1
[U]
a serious infectious disease, especially of children, that causes coughing fits followed by a long noisy breath in
काली खाँसी, कुकुर खाँसी
- Children are vaccinated against whooping cough.
- Whooping cough can be dangerous for babies.
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General knowledge
The medical name for whooping cough is pertussis, and it is caused by bacteria.
GK: काली खाँसी (whooping cough) का medical नाम pertussis है, और यह bacteria से होती है।