TUSSIVE

Etymology

Adjective

tussive (comparative more tussive, superlative most tussive)

(medicine) Related to, caused by, or accompanied by a cough

Source: Wiktionary


Tus"sive, a. (Med.)

Definition: Pertaining to a cough; caused by coughing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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