Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tussis
Noun
/ˈtəsəs/
Definition
A medical term for a cough.
Examples
- His tussis was persistent, leading to a doctor’s visit.
- The doctor noted the patient’s tussis during the examination.
- She had a dry tussis that kept her awake at night.
Meaning
Tussis refers specifically to the act of coughing, often used in medical contexts to describe cough symptoms or conditions.
Synonyms
- cough
- hack
- clear one’s throat
- expectorate
