whooping cough
Pronunciation:
/ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf//ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/noun
Definitions
A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.