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ghost sickness

ghost sickness noun: a syndrome, reported to occur among Native Americans, in which the sufferer is preoccupied by the deceased. Symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, and a pervasive feeling of terror.

Noun

ghost sickness (uncountable)

  1. A syndrome, reported to occur among Native Americans, in which the sufferer is preoccupied by the deceased. Symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, and a pervasive feeling of terror.

Questions about ghost sickness

What does ghost sickness mean?
Ghost sickness means a syndrome, reported to occur among Native Americans, in which the sufferer is preoccupied by the deceased. Symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, and a pervasive feeling of terror.
What part of speech is ghost sickness?
Ghost sickness is a noun.

Words near ghost sickness in the dictionary

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