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Definitions of aeroneurosis word

noun aeroneurosis a functional disorder of aeroplane pilots characterized by anxiety and various psychosomatic disturbances, caused by insufficient oxygen at high altitudes and the emotional tension of flying 3
noun aeroneurosis a nervous disorder of airplane pilots supposedly caused by the tension of excessive flying and characterized by abdominal pains, digestive disturbances, etc. 3
noun aeroneurosis (aviation, medicine, pathology) A disorder afflicting pilots and members of aviation crews, characterized by exhaustion, fearfulness, and other symptoms of physical and emotional distress, associated with prolonged flying times and stressful flight conditions. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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