decompression sickness
ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən ˈsɪknəs
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Definition of decompression sickness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medicalTECH.condition from rapid pressure decrease causing nitrogen bubblesTECH.
  • Divers must ascend slowly to avoid decompression sickness.
  • Pilots are also at risk of decompression sickness.
  • Symptoms of decompression sickness can be severe if untreated.
caisson disease the bends
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Expressions with decompression

decompression chambern.
sealed room for reducing pressure to prevent decompression sickness
The diver spent an hour in the decompression chamber after surfacing too quickly..
explosive decompressionn.
sudden drop in air pressure causing lung risk
The plane experienced explosive decompression at high altitude.

Expressions with sickness

hurry sicknessn.
stressed state from always rushing and not relaxing
She suffers from hurry sickness due to her busy schedule.
in sickness and in healthexp.
used in wedding vows to promise love through illness and health
They promised to love each other in sickness and in health.
motion sicknessn.
feeling sick and dizzy because of movement
She felt motion sickness on the boat.
travel sicknessn.
feeling unwell due to motion while traveling
She always carries medication for travel sickness.
altitude sicknessn.
illness caused by low oxygen at high elevations
He got altitude sickness while climbing the mountain.
sickness insurancen.
insurance plan that gives money help when someone cannot work because ill
Her sickness insurance covered her bills while she recovered at home.
pregnancy sicknessn.
nausea and vomiting experienced during pregnancy
She suffered from severe pregnancy sickness in her first trimester..
sickness benefitn.
payment from government for illness-related work absence
He received sickness benefit during his recovery period.
sickness absencen.
time away from work because of illness usually recorded by an employer
The company tracks sickness absence to identify possible workplace health issues.
sleepy sicknessn.
disease causing extreme lethargy and sleep episodes
Many patients with sleepy sickness struggle to stay awake during the day..

Terms related to decompression sickness

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decompresssickbubblesconditiondivingillnessmedicalnitrogenpressure

Terms with decompression sickness included in their meaning

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bendn.
decompression sickness
medical condition from quick decompression
decompression chambern.
medical
sealed room for reducing pressure to prevent decompression sickness
DCSabbr.
abr: decompression sickness
dangerous condition caused by rising too quickly after diving
safety stopn.
diving
diver's pause at depth to prevent decompression sickness
staggersn.
medical
form of vertigo linked to decompression sickness

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  1. French:mal de décompression, ...
  2. German:Dekompressionskrankheit, ...
  3. Italian:malattia da decompressione, ...
  4. Spanish:enfermedad por descompresión, ...
  5. Portuguese:doença de descompressão, ...
  6. Chinese:潜水病, ...
  7. Japanese:減圧症, ...
  8. Arabic:مرض انخفاض الضغط, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחֲלַת דֶּקוֹמְפְּרֶסְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:декомпрессионная болезнь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:декомпресійна хвороба, ...
  12. Hindi:डीकंप्रेशन सिकनेस, ...

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