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Definition of Cough

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Cough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airways of fluids, mucus, or other material. Also known as tussis.