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aeroneurosis

noun

Meaning

A psychological disorder caused by the stresses of flying, particularly affecting pilots and aircrew. It can manifest as anxiety, fatigue, and decreased performance.

Examples

The airline took steps to reduce the risk of aeroneurosis among its pilots, including providing counseling and regulating flight schedules.
After a few years of flying, he began to experience symptoms of aeroneurosis, including insomnia and irritability.

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aeroneurosis (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɛərəʊnʊˈroʊsɪs/

Definition

A psychological disorder caused by the stresses of flying, particularly affecting pilots and aircrew. It can manifest as anxiety, fatigue, and decreased performance.

Examples

The airline took steps to reduce the risk of aeroneurosis among its pilots, including providing counseling and regulating flight schedules.
After a few years of flying, he began to experience symptoms of aeroneurosis, including insomnia and irritability.

How to Use aeroneurosis

suffer from aeroneurosis (verb phrase): to experience symptoms of the condition — "The pilot suffered from aeroneurosis after a particularly grueling flight schedule."
diagnosed with aeroneurosis (verb phrase): to be identified as having the condition — "The aircrew member was diagnosed with aeroneurosis and given a leave of absence."

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