Definition of Space medicine

1. Noun. The branch of medicine concerned with the effects of space flight on human beings.

Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine

Definition of Space medicine

1. Noun. (medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the effects of space travel on human beings ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Space medicine

1. The field of medicine concerned with physiologic diseases or disturbances resulting from the unique conditions of space travel. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Space Medicine

space group
space guidance
space heater
space heaters
space heating
space helmet
space hopper
space hoppers
space invader
space invaders
space junk
space laboratory
space lattice
space lattices
space maintainer
space medicine (current term)
space mission
space missions
space motion
space motion sickness
space motions
space navigation
space nerve
space of Donders
space opera
space operas
space out
space perception
space permeability
space platform

Literary usage of Space medicine

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

1. Where No Man Has Gone Before: A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions by William D. Compton (1996)
"A new space medicine Directorate would consolidate all center medical activities in a single organization. For science, a new Space Science Division was to ..."

2. Meeting the Needs of People With Disabilities Through Federal Technology edited by Constance A. Morella (2001)
"... Space (1988-1989) • USAF space medicine/Human Engineering Panel (1985) • National Research Council Committee on Chemical Protection (1979-81) Chairman: ..."

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