altitude sickness

al·ti·tude sick·ness

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-ti-tood, -tyood sik-nis]
- /ˈæl tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud ˈsɪk nɪs/
- /ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd ˈsɪk.nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-ti-tood, -tyood sik-nis]
- /ˈæl tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud ˈsɪk nɪs/

Definitions of altitude sickness words

noun altitude sickness a condition affecting some persons at high altitudes, caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood and characterized by dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath. 1
noun altitude sickness illness at high altitude 1
noun altitude sickness (medicine) A pathological condition caused by oxygen deficiency at high altitudes; symptoms include shortness of breath, nausea, and nosebleed. 0

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Origin of altitude sickness

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Altitude sickness

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altitude sickness popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for altitude sickness

noun altitude sickness

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