What is the meaning of decompression sickness?

Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.
- synonyms: aeroembolism, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends

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APA	WordNet. (2010). decompression sickness. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/decompression_sickness/definitions/1245326
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "decompression sickness" http://smartdefine.org/decompression_sickness/definitions/1245326 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, decompression sickness, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/decompression_sickness/definitions/1245326>.
MLA	WordNet. "decompression sickness" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/decompression_sickness/definitions/1245326>

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