Synonyms for decompression sickness
Most common
bends air embolism caisson disease aeroembolism aeroemphysema
Definitions
- n. 1
A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.
Example sentences
- bends The road bends sharply to the right at this point.
By length
- 5 letters
- bends1
- 12 letters
- aeroembolism
- 13 letters
- aeroemphysema