economy class syndrome

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Definition of economy class syndrome in English Turkish dictionary

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deep vein thrombosis

kanın pıhtılaşarak beyne gitmemesi

English - English

Definition of economy class syndrome in English English dictionary

deep vein thrombosis

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

{i} (Medicine) deep vein thrombosis, blood clotting deep within the legs that may occur during long air travel

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 blood circulation

Hyphenation

E·con·o·my class syn·drome

Turkish pronunciation

ikänımi kläs sîndrōm

Pronunciation

/ēˈkänəmē ˈklas ˈsənˌdrōm/ /iːˈkɑːnəmiː ˈklæs ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

Etymology

() From its noted occurrence among airline passengers flying long haul in economy class, where there is less legroom than other classes.