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decompression sickness
aeroembolism
air embolism
gas embolism
caisson disease
bends
Definition: pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
Definition: 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.