economy class syndrome
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Economy class syndrome — is the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis in air travelers.cite journal |author=Philbrick JT, Shumate R, Siadaty MS, Becker DM |title=Air travel and venous thromboembolism: a systematic review |journal=Journal of general internal medicine :… … Wikipedia
economy class syndrome — UK US noun [uncountable] informal deep vein thrombosis Thesaurus: specific medical conditionshyponym general words for illnesses, diseases and medical conditionssynonym * * * eˈconomy class syndrome 7 [economy class syndrome … Useful english dictionary
economy-class syndrome — noun An informal name for ↑deep vein thrombosis (see under ↑deep) • • • Main Entry: ↑economy … Useful english dictionary
Economy class syndrome — The formation of blood clots in veins deep within the legs deep vein thrombosis occurring during (or just after) a long airplane flight, especially in economy class (tourist class) where there is the least space allotted per passenger and ones… … Medical dictionary
economy class syndrome — (i.CON.uh.mee clas sin.drum, drohm) n. A form of phlebitis in which a blood clot forms in the lower leg after prolonged immobility in a cramped space. Example Citation: In fact, phlebitis is quite common, the result of immobility because of an… … New words
economy-class syndrome — N UNCOUNT Economy class syndrome is a serious medical condition caused by blood clots in the legs moving up to the lungs; used especially in connection with long haul flights. Lemon juice can help to prevent economy class syndrome by improving… … English dictionary
economy class syndrome — e conomy class .syndrome n [U] BrE a serious illness in which people get blood ↑clots because they have been sitting for a long time in a very small space on a plane →↑DVT … Dictionary of contemporary English
economy class syndrome — e conomy class ,syndrome noun uncount INFORMAL DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
economy class syndrome — noun Colloquial deep vein thrombosis resulting from immobility during a long flight in an aeroplane. {from the comparative lack of space available to stretch one s legs when travelling economy class, a factor thought to increase the risk of… …
economy class syndrome — n. (Medicine) deep vein thrombosis, blood clotting deep within the legs that may occur during long air travel … English contemporary dictionary
