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

decomposition reaction
decompositional
decompositions
decompound
decompound leaf
decompoundable
decompounds
decompress
decompressed
decompresses
decompressing
decompression
decompression bomb
decompression bombs
decompression chamber
decompression disease (current term)
decompression illness
decompression operations
decompression sickness
decompressions
decompressive
decompressor
decompressors
decon
deconcentrate
deconcentrated
deconcentrates
deconcentrating
deconcentration
deconceptualise

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