jet lag also jet·lag (j t l g )n. A temporary disruption of bodily rhythms caused by high-speed travel across several time zones typically in a jet aircraft. jet -lagged adj. |
jet lag
Noun
a feeling of fatigue and disorientation often experienced by air passengers who have crossed several time zones in a short space of time
| jet lag A temporary disruption of normal circadian rhythm caused by high-speed travel across several time zones typically in a jet aircraft, resulting in fatigue, disorientation, and disturbed sleep patterns. |
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| Noun | 1. |  jet lag - fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travelfatigue, tiredness, weariness - temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue"; "growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills"; "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep" |
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