TIME ZONE SYNDROME
\tˈa͡ɪm zˈə͡ʊn sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \tˈaɪm zˈəʊn sˈɪndɹəʊm], \t_ˈaɪ_m z_ˈəʊ_n s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A chronobiologic disorder resulting from rapid travel across a number of time zones, characterized by insomnia or hypersomnolence, fatigue, behavioral symptoms, headaches, and gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Cooper, Sleep, 1994, pp593-8)
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