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chronic mountain sickness |
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chronic mountain sickness Etymology: Gk, chronos, time; L, montana; AS, soec a form of altitude sickness in which the increased production of red cells results in polycythemia. Some symptoms, such as headache, weakness, and limb aches, occasionally develop in indigenous mountain dwellers as well as in persons who have become acclimatized to the higher altitudes. See also altitude sickness. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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