hypobaropathy

hypobaropathy
/huy'poh beuh rop"euh thee/, n. Pathol.
a condition produced in high altitudes, caused by diminished air pressure and reduced oxygen intake; mountain sickness.
[HYPO- + BARO- + -PATHY]

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  • hypobaropathy — /huy poh beuh rop euh thee/, n. Pathol. a condition produced in high altitudes, caused by diminished air pressure and reduced oxygen intake; mountain sickness. [HYPO + BARO + PATHY] …   Useful english dictionary

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