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Aviation Medicine

Description:

Aviation medicine is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the health, safety, and well-being of individuals involved in aviation, including pilots, crew members, and air travelers. It combines elements of preventive medicine, occupational medicine, and emergency medicine to address the unique medical challenges and risks associated with aviation.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The branch of medicine concerned with the health and medical aspects of aviation.

Example Sentence: Aviation medicine plays a crucial role in ensuring the physical and mental fitness of pilots.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The medical assessment and examination of individuals involved in aviation to determine their fitness for flying.

Example Sentence: The airline requires all pilots to undergo regular aviation medicine checks to maintain their flight status.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the medical aspects of aviation.

Example Sentence: The aviation medicine guidelines include recommendations for in-flight medical emergencies.

Usage 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popular or specific to a certain aviation community or region.

Example Sentence: The aviation medicine practices in this local airline are well-known for their thoroughness.

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