| 释义 |
decompression sickness【医】 减压病 decompression sickness decompression sickness n.(名词)A disorder, seen especially in deep-sea divers or in caisson and tunnel workers, caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood following a rapid drop in pressure and characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, and paralysis.Also called caisson disease 减压病:尤多发生于深海潜水员或在潜水箱、隧道里的工人的疾病,是由于压力骤减,血管里形成氮气气泡而引起的,特征是关节和胸腔剧烈疼痛,皮肤发炎,痉挛和瘫痪也作 caisson disease |