mal de mer
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mal
[mal] (Fr. and Sp.)grand mal grand mal epilepsy.
mal de Meleda symmetrical keratosis of the palms and soles associated with a dry, scaly thickening of the wrists and ankles.
mal de mer seasickness.
petit mal petit mal epilepsy.
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sea·sick·ness
(sē'sik-nĕs),A form of motion sickness caused by the motion of a floating platform, such as a ship, boat, or raft.
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mal de mer
(măl′ də mâr′)n.
Seasickness.
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seasickness
A permutation of motion sickness, which occurs when a susceptible individual is subjected to the pitching and rolling of a ship, especially at the extreme fore or aft of the vessel.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
sea·sick·ness
(sē'sik-nĕs)A form of motion sickness caused by the movement of a floating platform, such as a ship, boat, or raft.
Synonym(s): mal de mer.
Synonym(s): mal de mer.
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