altitude sickness

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a condition affecting some persons at high altitudes, caused by insufficient oxygen in the blood and characterized by dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath.

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altitude sickness British  

noun

1. another name for mountain sickness

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Etymology

Origin of altitude sickness

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Of these, about 22,000 hectares are legal -- grown to be chewed as a stimulant, brewed into a tea thought to combat altitude sickness or used in religious rituals.

From Barron's

One person had died from hypothermia and altitude sickness, but the others were reportedly in good condition.

From BBC

"It helps to protect the body from altitude sickness," he said.

From BBC

He was rescued again on Saturday after suffering from altitude sickness but is now out of danger.

From BBC

"I live about a mile away and regularly suffer from altitude sickness," said one.

From BBC