sick building syndrome
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noun
an illness caused by exposure to pollutants or germs inside an airtight building.
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Origin of sick building syndrome
First recorded in 1980–85
Words nearby sick building syndrome
sick and tired, sick as a dog, sick at heart, sick bay, sickbed, sick building syndrome, sick call, sick day, sick-dog, sicken, sickener
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British Dictionary definitions for sick building syndrome
sick building syndrome
noun
a group of symptoms, such as headaches, eye irritation, and lethargy, that may be experienced by workers in offices with limited ventilation
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Medical definitions for sick building syndrome
sick building syndrome
n.
An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritations, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation.
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Scientific definitions for sick building syndrome
sick building syndrome
[ sĭk ]
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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