The cough
Example: Cough expels air from lungs to clear airway irritation
Definition
"The cough" is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs through the mouth, usually caused by irritation or blockage in the respiratory tract. It helps clear mucus, foreign particles, or irritants from the airways to protect the lungs and maintain clear breathing.
Etymology
The word "the cough" comes from the Old English word 'cohhian,' which imitates the sound of coughing. This onomatopoeic origin reflects how the sound of a cough influenced the name. Over time, it evolved into the modern English word 'cough.'
Learn to use this word actively
"The cough" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
