Meanings
nouneconomy class syndrome (uncountable)
- slanguncountablemedicineDeep vein thrombosis.
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Origin
From its noted occurrence among airline passengers flying long haul in economy class, where there is less legroom than other classes.
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economy class syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20class%20syndrome
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“economy class syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20class%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “economy class syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/economy%20class%20syndrome.
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