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1. (n.) decompression
the gradual reduction in atmospheric pressure experienced after working in deep water or breathing compressed air.
2. decompression
the act or process of releasing from pressure or stress.
3. decompression
a surgical procedure for relieving increased cranial, cardiac, or orbital pressure.
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| Definition of 'Decompression' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) decompression
restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display
2. (noun) decompression, decompressing
relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Decompression
Decompression external to the body, most often the slow lessening of external pressure on the whole body (especially in caisson workers, deep sea divers, and persons who ascend to great heights) to prevent DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS. It includes also sudden accidental decompression, but not surgical (local) decompression or decompression applied through body openings.
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| Definition of 'Decompression' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. Decompression
In personnel recovery, the process of normalizing psychological and behavioral reactions that recovered isolated personnel experienced or are currently experiencing as a result of their isolation and recovery.
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