Kinetosis noun | ki·ne·to·sis | \ kə-ˌnē-ˈtō-səs \
Definition:
A condition marked by nausea, dizziness, or other discomfort caused by motion, especially during travel by car, ship, airplane, or amusement rides. Commonly known as motion sickness or travel sickness.
Etymology:
From Greek kinētikos (“moving, pertaining to motion”) + -osis (“condition”).
Example:
She always takes ginger tablets to prevent kinetosis before long boat trips.
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