decompression sickness
English
Noun
decompression sickness (uncountable)
- (pathology) A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.
- Synonyms: aeroembolism, aeroemphysema, the bends, caisson disease
Translations
condition from rapid decompression
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