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Altitude Sickness

Definition: Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a condition that occurs when individuals ascend to high altitudes and experience discomfort or illness due to the decreased oxygen levels in the air.

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Example 1:

Noun: The climbers suffered from altitude sickness as they reached the summit of the mountain.

Example 2:

Verb: She experienced symptoms of altitude sickness after flying to a city located at a high altitude.

Example 3:

Adjective: The hikers took precautions to avoid altitude sickness by gradually acclimatizing to the high altitude.

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