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kinesia

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kinesia /ki·ne·sia/ (kĭ-ne´zhah) motion sickness.
ki·ne·sia (k-nzh, k-)

kinesia
[kīnē′zhə]
Etymology: Gk, kinein, to move
a condition caused by erratic or rhythmic motions in any combination of directions, such as in a boat or a car. Severe cases are characterized by nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and headache; mild cases by headache and general discomfort. Various antihistamines are used prophylactically. Motion sickness includes air sickness, car sickness, and seasickness (mal de mer). Also spelled cinesia. Also called kinetosis.

kinesia (ki·nēˑ·zh),
n condition resulting from regular or irregular motions while moving in any combination of directions, such as riding in a car, boat, or an airplane. General discomfort or headaches are characteristic of mild cases, whereas severe cases are marked by nausea and dizzi-ness. Also called
kinetosis or
motion sickness.

kinesia
motion sickness.


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