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Definition of Motion sickness

1. Noun. The state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle.

Definition of Motion sickness

1. Noun. A feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by being in a moving vehicle such as a ship or car. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Motion sickness

1. A disturbance of the inner ear that is caused by repeated motion (for example sea sickness, car sickness). Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting and vertigo. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Motion Sickness

Literary usage of Motion sickness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"Generally, if you don't take anything for motion sickness, there's no reason to do so in ... The patch typically lasts 3 days and, like most motion sickness ..."

2. Health Information for International Travel (1994) by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"motion sickness Travelers with a history of motion sickness or sea sickness can attempt to avoid symptoms by taking anti-motion-sickness pills or ..."

3. Health Information for International Travel by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"motion sickness Travelers with a history of motion sickness or sea sickness can attempt to avoid symptoms by taking anti-motion-sickness pills or ..."

4. Capital (1888)
"motion sickness : ear by swallowing. Elderly persons also travel well by air if they are free from any significant organic disease and old age itself is no ..."

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