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PERTUSSIS

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Pertussis.

Pertussis - as a noun

A disease of the respiratory mucous membrane

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whooping cough

Example Sentences

"The pertussis vaccine is recommended for young children."
"Infants are particularly vulnerable to pertussis."
"The symptoms of pertussis may include a runny nose and fever."
"The number of pertussis cases has been increasing in recent years."
"Treatment for pertussis often involves antibiotics."
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Word Game Points

Is PERTUSSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pertussis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERTUSSIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PERTUSSIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pertussis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERTUSSIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PERTUSSIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pertussis is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERTUSSIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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