chronic mountain sickness

chronic mountain sickness definition - medical

chronic mountain sickness

noun
Altitude sickness that occurs despite acclimatization to high altitudes, characterized by high levels of circulating red blood cells, hypoxemia, and reduced mental and physical capacity. Also called Monge's disease.

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