Medical Definition of Decompression disease

1. A disorder characterised by joint pains, respiratory manifestations, skin lesions, and neurologic signs, occurring in aviators flying at high altitudes and following rapid reduction of air pressure in persons who have been breathing compressed air in caissons and diving apparatus. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decompression Disease

decompositional
decompositions
decomposition of movement
decomposition reaction
decompound
decompound
decompound leaf
decompress
decompressed
decompresses
decompressing
decompression
decompression
decompressions
decompression chamber
decompression disease (current term)
decompression illness
decompression operations
decompression sickness
decompression sickness
decompressive
deconcentrate
deconcentrated
deconcentrates
deconcentrating
deconcentration
decondition
deconditioned
deconditioning
deconditions

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