Aeroneurosis

/ˌɛərənjuˈroʊsɪs/ noun

A nervous disorder or psychological condition experienced by pilots, often involving anxiety or stress related to flying.

From aero- (air) + neurosis (a mental or emotional disorder). This medical term emerged in the early-to-mid 20th century as aviation became common and doctors needed to describe pilot-specific mental health issues.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb