Havana syndrome

English

Etymology

From the first encounter being reported in Havana, the capital of Cuba.

Noun

Havana syndrome (uncountable)

1. (pathology) An illness of disputed cause, producing symptoms of vertigo, nausea, ear-popping, headaches, and traumatic brain injury, experienced by US ambassadors and agents abroad.

Coordinate terms

• immaculate concussion

 

Translations

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• Finnish: Havannan syndrooma
• French: syndrome de La Havane (fr) m
• German: Havanna-Syndrom (de) n
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• Spanish: síndrome de La Habana m