Meaning Of The Word Mountain sickness

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What's The Definition Of Mountain sickness?

mountain sickness in American English
a feeling of weakness, nausea, etc. brought on at high altitudes by the rarefied air
noun

mountain sickness in British English
noun: nausea, headache, and shortness of breath caused by climbing to high altitudes (usually above 12 000 ft)

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