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单词 altitude sickness
释义

altitude sickness

noun

: the effects (such as headache, nausea, or swelling of the brain) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues developed at high altitudes having reduced atmospheric pressure see mountain sickness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Lance was trying to summit Denali via the popular West Buttress route in May 2021 with Adam Rawski when Rawski began experiencing altitude sickness above 18,600 feet, according to federal charges filed last year in the case. Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2022 On an organized trip to Kilimanjaro (19,341’) in 2015, Harila suffered from severe altitude sickness that left her unable to see. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 As mountains go, Kilimanjaro is not a dangerous climb for people who come prepared, who hike with a guide and keep a careful watch for altitude sickness. AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Following an online physician consultation, Runway can equip customers with prescriptions for at least five of the most common travel ailments: altitude sickness, motion sickness, sleeplessness, malaria prevention, and traveler’s diarrhea. Rachel King, Fortune, 23 May 2022 People can die from altitude sickness, falls and the cold. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 29 May 2022 The shoot, naturally enough, has been physically challenging, with cast and crew suffering extreme cold, volatile weather and, in some cases, altitude sickness, as Bayona sought to recreate reality. Emilio Mayorga, Variety, 29 Apr. 2022 No one gets food poisoning or giardia or blisters or altitude sickness. Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 1 May 2021 According to multiple reports, Kostrikin collapsed and died of altitude sickness on Saturday evening at Camp I, which is located at 17,585 feet. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

altitude sickness

noun

al·​ti·​tude sickness ˌal-tə-ˌt(y)üd- How to pronounce altitude sickness (audio)
: the effects (as nosebleed, nausea, headache, or cerebral edema) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues developed at high altitudes with reduced atmospheric pressure

altitude sickness

noun

as in motion sickness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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