Persian Gulf Illness (Noun)
Meaning
A medical condition of uncertain origin that affected many veterans of the 1991 Gulf War; characterized by fatigue and headache and dizziness and nausea and rashes and joint pain and respiratory disorders.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Veterans who served in the Gulf War have reported suffering from a range of symptoms attributed to Persian Gulf illness.
- The US Department of Veterans Affairs has implemented various programs to treat and support veterans diagnosed with Persian Gulf illness.
- Scientists continue to research the possible causes of Persian Gulf illness, despite decades of investigation.
- Several different theories have been put forward to explain the source of Persian Gulf illness, including exposure to toxic chemicals.
- Some researchers have struggled to find evidence that links specific environmental factors directly to the development of Persian Gulf illness in veterans.