"economy class syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-economy class syndrome.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: From its noted occurrence among airline passengers flying long haul in economy class, where there is less legroom than other classes. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=economy class syndrome}} economy class syndrome (uncountable)
  1. (pathology, slang) Deep vein thrombosis. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Aviation, Pathology
    Sense id: en-economy_class_syndrome-en-noun-QZC6XVMn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Circulatory system Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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