motion sickness

noun Pathology.
a feeling of nausea and dizziness, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, resulting from stimulation by motion of the semicircular canals of the ear during travel by car, plane, etc.

Origin:
1940–45

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motion sickness
 
n
the state or condition of being dizzy or nauseous from riding in a moving vehicle

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Medical Dictionary

motion sickness n.
Nausea and dizziness induced by motion, as in travel by aircraft, car, or ship. Also called kinesia.

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Example sentences
Others get motion sickness from the jerky camera style.
When they disagree, however, conflict arises and motion sickness can occur.
They should not be used at the same time as medications that prevent nausea or
  motion sickness.
Depending on where you're going, you may want to pack motion sickness medicine
  and treatments for stomach ailments.
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