aeroneurosis

/ ˌɛərəʊnjʊˈrəʊsɪs /

noun

1. a functional disorder of aeroplane pilots characterized by anxiety and various psychosomatic disturbances, caused by insufficient oxygen at high altitudes and the emotional tension of flying

Example Sentences

Of Dr. Armstrong's 18 patients, two have been retired because of aeroneurosis, three are slated to retire, four have been recommended for ground duty.

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