atmocausis

/ætˌmɔːkɔːˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A disease caused by moist air or a change in atmospheric pressure.

“The patient was diagnosed with atmocausis due to the recent storm that passed through the area.”

2. noun

An ancient medical term used to describe a condition caused by atmospheric pressure.

“The ancient physician used the term atmocausis to describe the symptoms of the patient.”

Synonyms

  • atmospheric disease
  • humidity sickness

Antonyms

  • barotropism
  • dryness disease