| 词汇 | gulf war syndrome |
| 词源 | Gulf War syndrome. The major U.S. and Allied casualties in the Gulf War of 1991 were those who fell victim to this nerve disorder, which resulted in symptoms such as hair loss, fatigue, and dizzy spells. The cause may have been nerve gas, pesticides, or other chemical agents. The syndrome, which has affected hundreds of veterans, is also called “Desert Storm syndrome,” after the Gulf War land campaign. |
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