Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coqueluche

Noun

/ˈho͞opɪŋ kôf/

Definition

Whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease.

Examples

After contracting coqueluche, the child had a difficult time sleeping due to the coughing fits.
Vaccination can help prevent coqueluche in young children.
Coqueluche outbreaks can occur in communities with low vaccination rates.

Meaning

Coqueluche is a bacterial infection characterized by severe coughing fits that can make it hard to breathe, often followed by a ‘whooping’ sound during inhalation.