sick building syndrome









sick building syndrome


sick building syndrome Word Origin noun

  1. an illness caused by exposure to pollutants or germs inside an airtight building.

Origin of sick building syndrome First recorded in 1980–85 British Dictionary definitions for sick building syndrome sick building syndrome noun

  1. a group of symptoms, such as headaches, eye irritation, and lethargy, that may be experienced by workers in offices with limited ventilation

sick building syndrome in Medicine sick building syndrome n.

  1. An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritations, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation.

sick building syndrome in Science sick building syndrome [sĭk]

  1. An illness affecting workers in office buildings, characterized by skin irritation, headache, and respiratory problems, and thought to be caused by indoor pollutants, microorganisms, or inadequate ventilation.
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