aeroneurosis
|aero-neuro-sis|
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/ˌɛəroʊnʊˈroʊsɪs/
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/ˌeərəʊnjʊˈrəʊsɪs/
aviation anxiety
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroneurosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'neurosis' meaning 'nerve condition'.
Historical Evolution
'aeroneurosis' was coined in the early 20th century to describe psychological conditions related to flying.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any nerve-related condition due to air travel, but now it specifically denotes anxiety disorders in aviation personnel.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/20 02:51