deep vein thrombosis in air travelers; traveler's thrombosis
Medical term for deep vein thrombosis occurring during or after long flights. Often used in health warnings and travel medicine contexts. Synonymous with エコノミークラス症候群, though that term emphasizes the cramped seating of economy class.
See also: エコノミークラス症候群
Deep vein thrombosis in air travelers is also called economy class syndrome.
On long flights, it is important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent deep vein thrombosis.