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ID	SYMP:0000614
Name	cough
Definition	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. http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=cough
Xrefs	UMLS_CUI:C0010200
Parent Relationships	is_a respiratory system and chest symptom
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