La toux
Example: La toux persistante peut indiquer une infection respiratoire.
Definition
"La toux" refers to the sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often as a reflex to clear the throat or airways. It is a common symptom indicating irritation or infection in the respiratory system, such as in the phrase 'La toux persistante peut indiquer une infection respiratoire.'
Etymology
The term "la toux" comes from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'tussis,' which also means cough. Did you know that the sound of coughing influenced the word's formation, making it an onomatopoeic term historically linked to the act it describes?
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"La toux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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