English Explanatory Dictionary

economy class syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Deep vein thrombosis.

Pronunciation

En-au-economy class syndrome.ogg

Word forms

economy class syndrome

Etymology

From its noted occurrence among airline passengers flying long haul in economy class, where there is less legroom than other classes.

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