See Also: economy class syndrome(dictionary)
Economy class syndrome(health)
economy class(dictionary)
Planned economy or command economy(finance)
Class A-Class B shares(money)
Hegg Memorial Health Center Avera Health(health)
Divine Providence Health Center Avera Health(health)
Dells Area Health Center Avera Health(health)
economy(dictionary)
old economy(dictionary)

Economy class syndrome (health)


The formation of blood clots in veins deep within the legs -- deep vein thrombosis -- occurring during (or just after) a long airplane flight, especially in economy class (tourist class) where there is the least space allotted per passenger and ones legs tend especially to be immobilized for lack of leg room.