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Gulf War syndrome

Syllabification: (Gulf War syn·drome)
Definition of Gulf War syndrome

noun

  • a medical condition affecting many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War, causing fatigue, chronic headaches, and skin and respiratory disorders. Its origin is uncertain, though it has been attributed to exposure to a combination of pesticides, vaccines, and other chemicals.

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Definition of Gulf War syndrome in the British & World English dictionary