jet lag
noun
: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (such as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body
Temporary fatigue, drowsiness, and loss of concentration are typical symptoms of isolated bouts of jet lag …—
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I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas.
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Especially since, by that last night on my trip, jet lag had finally caught up with me.
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Daily schedules that involve shift work or having jet lag can interfere with these schedules.
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Melatonin effectively prevents or decreases jet lag from flights crossing five or more time zones.
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Jaclyn Greenberg, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Daily schedules that involve shift work or having jet lag can interfere with these schedules.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Melatonin effectively prevents or decreases jet lag from flights crossing five or more time zones.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Prefer to shake off jet lag in the comfort of your suite?
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
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jet lag
noun
: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body
called also jet fatigue
jet-lagged
adjective
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