DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS
\dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛʃən sˈɪknəs], \dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛʃən sˈɪknəs], \d_ˌiː_k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n s_ˈɪ_k_n_ə_s]\
Definitions of DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A condition occurring as a result of exposure to a rapid fall in ambient pressure. Gases, nitrogen in particular, come out of solution and form bubbles in body fluid and blood. These gas bubbles accumulate in joint spaces and the peripheral circulation impairing tissue oxygenation causing disorientation, severe pain, and potentially death.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].