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mountain sickness

noun

Definition of mountain sickness

: altitude sickness experienced by mountain climbers or by those ascending or living especially above 8000 to 10,000 feet (about 2500 to 3000 meters) elevation and caused by insufficient oxygen in the air breathed especially : acute mountain sickness

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 Altitude sickness, also called mountain sickness, is a term encompassing three distinct conditions that occur at high elevations. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Exactly Is Altitude Sickness?," 20 Dec. 2018 After powering through unforgiving storms, hypothermia, and mountain sickness, the team completed the trek in 15 days and nine hours. — National Geographic, "How Ultramarathon Runners Took on World's Most Difficult Trail," 18 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of mountain sickness

1848, in the meaning defined above

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mountain sickness

noun

Medical Definition of mountain sickness

: altitude sickness experienced especially above 8000 to 10,000 feet (about 2500 to 3000 meters) and caused by insufficient oxygen in the air especially : acute mountain sickness

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