protein loss
n.— «Motion sickness—politely referred to as “protein loss”—seems to be the No. 1 drawback on the Zero Gravity flight.» —“Insurance agent zeros in on weightless flight in Fla.” by Diane Bell San Diego Union-Tribune (California) Sept. 16, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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