Meaning of the word "altitude sickness" in English

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altitude sickness

US /ˈæl.tɪ.tuːd ˌsɪk.nəs/
UK /ˈæl.tɪ.tuːd ˌsɪk.nəs/
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Noun

1.

a sickness that can affect people who travel to a high place very quickly

Example:
Many climbers experience altitude sickness when ascending high mountains.
Symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, nausea, and dizziness.
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