aeroneurosis

British

/ ˌɛərəʊnjʊˈrəʊsɪs /

noun

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

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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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