redout

n. a condition resulting from blood being pushed into the head and eyes by negative g-forces. Capillaries in the eyes engorge and some may burst, causing the visual field to appear red. Redout is experienced, for example, by fighter pilots. Compare blackout.

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November 25th 2024

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