a disruption of circadian rhythms, associated with high-speed travel by jet airplane to distant time zones
jet lag
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jet lag
also jet·lag
noun
A temporary disruption of bodily rhythms caused by high-speed travel across several time zones typically in a jet aircraft.
Related Forms:
- jet′-lagged′
adjective
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A temporary disruption of normal circadian rhythm caused by high-speed travel across several time zones typically in a jet aircraft, resulting in fatigue, disorientation, and disturbed sleep patterns.
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Noun
(plural jet lags)
- A physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight; often the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms of the body.
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jet lag - Medical Definition
also jetlag (jĕt′lăg′)
n.
A temporary disruption of bodily rhythms caused by high-speed travel across several time zones typically in a jet aircraft.
Related Forms:
- jet′-lagged′
adj.
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