Ghost sickness

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA 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.

Synonyms

susto green sickness sleeping sickness landsickness grisi siknis folk illness sleepy sickness falling out negro lethargy ufufunyane swing sickness space adaptation syndrome

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