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Decompression sickness
TermDecompression sickness
Short definitionthe formation of gas bubbles in the body’s tissues as a result of a scuba diver ascending too quickly from depth; commonly called the bends
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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Decompression sickness (definition) the formation of gas bubbles in the body’s tissues as a result of a scuba diver ascending too quickly from depth; commonly called the bends

==Decompression sickness (overview)==