economy-class syndrome
noun
(not in technical usage) the development of a deep-vein thrombosis in the legs or pelvis of a person travelling for a long period of time in cramped conditions
Word Origin for economy-class syndrome
C20: reference to the restricted legroom of cheaper seats on passenger aircraft
Words nearby economy-class syndrome
economizer,
economo's disease,
economy,
economy class,
economy of scale,
economy-class syndrome,
economy-size,
ecophysiology,
ecopolitics,
ecoregion,
ecorse