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1. (n.) decompression sickness
an acute disorder involving the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the body fluids, caused by a sudden drop in external pressure, as during a too-rapid ascent from diving, and resulting in pain in the lungs and joints and faintness.
Etymology: (1940–45)
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1. (noun) decompression sickness, aeroembolism, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
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1. decompression sickness
A condition occurring as a result of exposure to a rapid fall in ambient pressure. Gases, nitrogen in particular, come out of solution and form bubbles in body fluid and blood. These gas bubbles accumulate in joint spaces and the peripheral circulation impairing tissue oxygenation causing disorientation, severe pain, and potentially death.
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