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jet lag
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jet lag also jet·lag (jtlg)
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
n
a general feeling of fatigue and disorientation often experienced by travellers by jet aircraft who cross several time zones in relatively few hours
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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Noun1.jet lag - fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet traveljet lag - fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel
fatigue, 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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jet lag n → jet lag m inv
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And as people age, these clocks deteriorate so they are more prone to insomnia, leading to the problems experienced by jet-lagged travellers and shift workers.
Key to good night's sleep by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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