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sick building syndrome

noun

  1. an illness caused by exposure to pollutants or germs inside an airtight building.


sick building syndrome

noun

  1. a group of symptoms, such as headaches, eye irritation, and lethargy, that may be experienced by workers in offices with limited ventilation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


sick building syndrome

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  1. An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritation, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sick building syndrome1

First recorded in 1980–85

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