noun
a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract characterized by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath
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The outbreak of whooping cough in the community has prompted health officials to recommend vaccination for all residents.
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I heard that Sarah's baby was diagnosed with whooping cough, poor thing.
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Whooping cough is going around the school, so make sure you wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough.
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The whooping cough of misinformation spread quickly through social media, causing panic and confusion.