whooping cough. noun, Pathology. 1. an infectious disease of the respiratory mucous membrane, caused by Bordetella pertussis, characterized by a series of short, convulsive coughs followed by a deep inspiration accompanied by a whooping sound.
In this Article. The first phase of heart surgery recovery can last from 6 to 8 weeks. When you're released from the hospital, you'll get a set of instructions for post-surgery care. These will help you heal physically and feel better. Keep the cut your surgeon made clean and dry.
For a navel piercing it may take 3 months to a year (sometimes a  little longer) to completely heal. My navel only took 2 months for  mine to heal. I was told it would take â¦ 4-6 months by the place I  had it done. However, according to professionals, it can take up to  a year to heal completely.ost cartilage piercings take 6 months-1 year to completely heal. You'll be able to change the jewelry after about 2 months. It also depends on where it is exactly and if you' â¦ re wearing a rings or stud.