decompression sickness
noun/ˌdiːkəmˈpreʃn sɪknəs/
/ˌdiːkəmˈpreʃn sɪknəs/
[uncountable]- severe pain and difficulty in breathing experienced by divers who come back to the surface of deep water too quickly synonym the bends
- Symptoms of decompression sickness include visual disturbances and severe headaches.
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