soroche

/soʊˈrɒtʃeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a high-altitude condition characterized by a headache, nausea, and fatigue, typically occurring in people who ascend too quickly to high elevations, such as mountain climbers or tourists.

“The hikers suffered from soroche after ascending too quickly to the high-altitude camp.”

Synonyms

  • acute mountain sickness
  • altitude sickness

Antonyms

  • normal atmospheric pressure