aviation medicine
- noun
- /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
- Specialized
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medicina de la aviación
- Many symptoms unique to high-altitude flying are studied within the field of aviation medicine.
Examples
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After receiving his degree, Dr. Carter specialized in aviation medicine and worked with commercial pilots.
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Aviation medicine plays a vital role in preparing astronauts for space missions.
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The field of aviation medicine is rapidly evolving.
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Many pilots rely on aviation medicine for their health.
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The doctor specializes in aviation medicine, ensuring pilots are fit for flight duty.
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In aviation medicine, experts study the effects of high altitudes on human health.
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Training programs in aviation medicine focus on preventing in-flight medical emergencies.
Synonyms
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5.1
The study and care of health problems that happen during flying and space travel
The study and care of health problems caused by flying and space travel
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is directly compositional: combining 'aviation' (relating to aircraft/flight) with 'medicine' (the medical field) yields a branch of medicine concerned with aviation. This domain‑of‑practice pattern (X medicine = medicine for X) is regular and cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Aviation medicine joins the words aviation and medicine. Aviation means flying in planes or rockets and medicine means care for health. Think of doctors who check pilots' breathing, ears, and how the body handles high altitude and fast speed, so it means 'the study and care of the health and safety of people who fly or go into space'.