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aeromedicine

aeromedicine

8.4
The study and care of health problems caused by flying and space travel
  • noun
  • /ˌɛəroʊˈmɛdɪsɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aeromedicina
  • Advances in aeromedicine have greatly improved the safety and health of pilots.

Examples

  • The team specializes in aeromedicine, focusing on the effects of zero gravity on the human body.

  • She published several papers on aeromedicine after her research with astronauts.

  • The field of aeromedicine is rapidly evolving.

  • Many pilots benefit from aeromedicine research.

  • Recent advancements in aeromedicine have led to new treatments for altitude sickness.

  • The aeromedicine conference highlighted innovative approaches to managing health issues in space travel.

  • Researchers in aeromedicine study how long flights affect passengers' cardiovascular health.

Synonyms

aerospace medicine
vsaeromedicine
  • Specialized
1 5.1

The study and care of health problems that happen during flying and space travel

focuses on diseases and disorders especially in aircraft and space flight
aviation medicine
vsaeromedicine
  • Specialized
4.1

Care and study of the health and safety of people during air and space flight

focuses on diseases and disorders in aircraft and space rather than performance

Surface Forms

aeromedicine singular
aeromedicines plural

Morphology

aeromedicine = medicine (transparent) = aero + medicine

Meaning is a straightforward combination: 'aero-' (air/flight) + 'medicine' (medical science), so the field concerns medicine related to flying.

Etymology

Aeromedicine combines aero- ('air') and medicine, using the same aero- you see in aeroplane. So, aeromedicine is the medical study and care of people who fly or travel in space, like pilots and astronauts.