Decompression sickness
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| Decompression sickness | |
|---|---|
| Term | Decompression sickness |
| Short 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 |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
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)==