mountain sickness

noun

, Pathology.

1. altitude sickness.

mountain sickness

noun

1. Also calledaltitude sickness nausea, headache, and shortness of breath caused by climbing to high altitudes (usually above 12 000 ft)
2. vet science a disease of cattle kept at high altitude in S and N America, characterized by congestive heart failure

Word History and Origins

Origin of mountain sickness¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

In his defence, US Navy doctors said he had been suffering from acute mountain sickness at the time of the accident.

From BBC

At trial he said he had been suffering from “acute mountain sickness” just before the accident, but a judge disagreed.

From New York Times

At trial, he said he had been suffering from “acute mountain sickness” just before the accident, referring to a diagnosis he had received from a doctor.

From New York Times

In his appeal, Alkonis said he lost consciousness before the crash after suffering from acute mountain sickness following a hiking trip to Mount Fuji.

From Washington Times

In the telling by Alkonis’ family and supporters, the naval officer abruptly lost consciousness in the car, causing him to slump over behind the wheel after suffering acute mountain sickness.

From Seattle Times