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The medical term for a cough is tussis.
Whooping cough is pertussis; one common brand of cough medicine is Robitussin.
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Pertussis is the medical name for what?
The medical term, pertussis, is what causes whooping cough. Whooping cough is coughing uncontrollably, then gasping for air, which is caused by Bordetella pertussis.
What is the medical term meaning night coughing?
If you have a persistent cough that only happens or starts at night, it is called a nocturnal cough. This type of cough is usually non-productive.
What is the medical term meaning cough medicine?
Some cough medicines are antitussives (cough suppressants) and some are mucolytics (purported to loosen phlegm).
What is the medical term meaning occurring in sharp spasmodic episodes?
Paroxysmal is the medical term meaning occurring in sharp, spasmodic episodes. For instance, the typical cough of pertussis is paroxysmal.
What is antitussive?
An antitussive is a medication used to suppress or relieve coughing. It works by reducing the activity of the cough reflex in the brain. Common examples include codeine, dextromethorphan, and benzonatate.
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning cough?
Tuss- is the medical terminology prefix meaning cough.
What is the medical term meaning ejecting phlegm through the mouth?
SputumsputumSputum is what is expectorated through the mouth from the respiratory system in a productive cough.
What does the medical termionolgy combining form -tussis mean?
A cough
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Ausculatate is the medical term meaning listen.
What does the medical abbreviation TCDB mean?
Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
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That is the medical term.
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Lamina is the medical term meaning layers.
