Mesh term Decompression
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Therapeutics
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Decompression, Explosive
Lower Body Negative Pressure
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