English-Finnish translations for decompression sickness

• sukeltajantauti
• dekompressiotauti

Definition of decompression sickness

• 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

Related words

• decompress
• decompression
• decompressed
• decompression valve