La tos
Example: La tos persistent necessita una visita al metge immediatament.
Definition
"La tos" refers to the reflex action of coughing, which is the sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs to clear the airways. It is often a symptom of respiratory conditions, such as infections or irritations, that requires medical attention if persistent.
Etymology
The term "la tos" comes from Catalan, where 'tos' means cough. This word is related to similar words in other Romance languages, such as Spanish 'tos' and Italian 'tosse', all derived from the Latin 'tussis', meaning cough. Did you know that coughing as a reflex has been recognized since ancient times as a vital mechanism to protect the lungs?
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"La tos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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