decompression disease
31caisson disease — cais·son disease kā .sän , kās ən ; Brit often kə sün n DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS * * * see compressed air illness * * * decompression sickness …
32compressed-air disease — n DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS * * * decompression sickness …
33Meniere's disease — Mé·nière s disease mən ye(ə)rz , men yərz n a disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear that is marked by recurrent attacks of dizziness, tinnitus, and hearing loss called also Ménière s syndrome Mé·nière mā nyer Prosper (1799 1862)… …
34occupational disease — a disease to which workers in certain occupations are particularly prone. Industrial diseases, associated with a particular industry or group of industries, fall within this category. Examples of such diseases include the various forms of… …
35Caisson disease — Cais son dis*ease (Med.) A disease frequently induced by remaining for some time in an atmosphere of high pressure, as in caissons, diving bells, etc. It is characterized by neuralgic pains and paralytic symptoms. It is caused by the release of… …
36Caisson's disease — gas bubble disease. Supersaturated gases (>125%) in water entering the the body fluids of fish causing bubbles, an embolism. Also called bends or decompression sickness …
37Ménière's disease — a disease of the inner ear characterized by episodes of deafness, buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), and vertigo. Typically the attacks are preceded by a sensation of fullness in the ear. Symptoms last for several hours and between attacks the… …
38caisson disease — cais′son disease n. pat decompression sickness • Etymology: 1880–85, amer …
39caisson disease — ☆ caisson disease n. DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS …
40tunnel disease — n. DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS …