Definition

A field of medicine that focuses on health issues related to flying and space travel, including both physical and mental health problems that can occur in these environments.

Example

Aeromedicine plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of astronauts during space missions.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of aeromedicine?

Yeah, it’s about health issues related to flying, right?

Exactly! I found it fascinating how it addresses problems astronauts face in space.

It really is interesting; I wonder how they study those conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aeromedicine is formed from "aero-" (from Greek "aēr", meaning air) and "medicine" (from Latin "medicina", meaning the art of healing). The word refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the effects of flying and the atmosphere on the human body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' ('aero-') and 'healing' ('medicine') to remember that aeromedicine is about health in the air.

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