Meaning of the word "mountain sickness" in English
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mountain sickness
US /ˈmaʊntən ˈsɪknəs/
UK /ˈmaʊntɪn ˈsɪknəs/
Noun
an illness that can affect people who travel to a high altitude, caused by a lack of oxygen
Example:
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Climbers often suffer from mountain sickness at high altitudes.
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Symptoms of mountain sickness include headache, nausea, and dizziness.
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