ghost sickness

noun

A syndrome, reported to occur among Native Americans, in which the sufferer is preoccupied by the deceased. Symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, and a pervasive feeling of terror.

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Meanings

nounghost sickness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA syndrome, reported to occur among Native Americans, in which the sufferer is preoccupied by the deceased. Symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, and a pervasive feeling of terror.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ghost sickness,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ghost%20sickness.

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