A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by an explosive expulsion of air from the lungs acting as a protective mechanism to clear the air passages or as a symptom of pulmonary disturbance. [ url:http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=cough ]
Term information
- UMLS_CUI:C0010200
- UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0043303
- ICD9CM_2005:786.2
A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by an explosive expulsion of air from the lungs acting as a protective mechanism to clear the air passages or as a symptom of pulmonary disturbance.