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sick building syndrome

a condition in which occupants of a building experience headaches, fatigue, respiratory ailments, dermatitis, etc., often attributed to contaminants, such as bacteria or chemical pollutants, that have been recirculated by air-conditioning systems and contained by airtight insulation and construction

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noun
An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritations, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation. Also called building sickness.

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