DECOMPRESSION
\dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛʃən], \dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛʃən], \d_ˌiː_k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Decompression external to the body, most often the slow lessening of external pressure on the whole body (especially in caisson workers, deep sea divers, and persons who ascend to great heights) to prevent DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS. It includes also sudden accidental decompression, but not surgical (local) decompression or decompression applied through body openings.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The removal of extreme pressure; subjection to a pressure (especially an atmospheric pressure) less than that previously undergone; as accidents (=accidents due to sudden reduction of atmospheric pressure, as in caisson disease).
By Alexander Duane
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