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DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase decompression sickness. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase decompression sickness. (close relations)
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decompression

Best Alternative Words for DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS

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aeroembolism
nounn
noun

• obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

bends
verbv
noun

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

air embolism
nounn
noun

• obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

caisson disease
nounn
noun

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

gas embolism
nounn
noun

• obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving

• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

Best Hypernyms For DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decompression sickness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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illness malady sickness unwellness

Alternatives for AEROEMBOLISM

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