decompression sickness
US /ˌdiː.kəmˈpreʃ.ən ˌsɪk.nəs/
UK /ˌdiː.kəmˈpreʃ.ən ˌsɪk.nəs/
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malattia da decompressione, malattia dei cassoni
a serious medical condition caused by a rapid decrease in the pressure surrounding the body, especially when a diver ascends too quickly, leading to the formation of gas bubbles in the blood and tissues, which can cause pain, paralysis, or death
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Divers must ascend slowly to avoid decompression sickness.
I subacquei devono risalire lentamente per evitare la malattia da decompressione.
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Symptoms of decompression sickness include joint pain and dizziness.
I sintomi della malattia da decompressione includono dolore articolare e vertigini.