seasickness /sea·sick·ness/ (se´sik-nes) motion sickness malaise caused by the motion of a ship.
seasickness,
seasickness [se´sik-nes]
seasickness
sea·sick·ness (s  s k ns)n. Motion sickness resulting from the pitching and rolling of a ship or boat in water, especially at sea. Also called mal de mer. |
seasickness,
a form of kinesia caused by traveling on an ocean or the sea. Also called mal de mer. Compare air sickness, car sickness. See also kinesia.
seasickness [se´sik-nes]
discomfort caused by the motion of a boat under way, a form of motion sickness. The unusual motion disturbs the organs of balance located in the inner ear. Symptoms are nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache, pallor, and cold perspiration. Ways to help ward off seasickness include staying in the fresh air instead of in a stuffy room, eating lightly, and avoiding fatty, fried, or spicy foods. Antinausea medicines may be effective. If seasickness occurs, the sufferer should rest lying down with the head low, in a comfortable well ventilated place. Also written sea sickness.
seasickness
Neurology A type of motion sickness–type C, which occurs in susceptible persons subjected to the rock & roll of a ship at sea. See Motion sickness.
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