HIGH PRESSURE NERVOUS SYNDROME
\hˈa͡ɪ pɹˈɛʃə nˈɜːvəs sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \hˈaɪ pɹˈɛʃə nˈɜːvəs sˈɪndɹəʊm], \h_ˈaɪ p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə n_ˈɜː_v_ə_s s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A syndrome related to increased atmospheric pressure and characterized by tremors, nausea, dizziness, decreased motor and mental performance, and SEIZURES. This condition may occur in those who dive deeply (c. 1000 ft) usually while breathing a mixture of oxygen and helium. The condition is associated with a neuroexcitatory effect of helium.
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