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air·sick·ness

(ār'sik-nes),
A condition resembling seasickness or other forms of motion sickness occurring in airplane or space flight as a result of erratic, increased, reduced, or continuous stimulation of the inner ear.
Synonym(s): air sickness
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airsickness

(âr′sĭk′nĭs)
n.
Nausea, vomiting, or dizziness induced by the motion that occurs during air flight.
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air·sick·ness

(ār'sik-nĕs)
A condition resembling seasickness occurring in airplane or space flight due to erratic, increased, reduced, or continuous stimulation of the inner ear.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

air·sick·ness

(ār'sik-nĕs)
Condition resembling seasickness due to erratic stimulation of the inner ear.
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