decompression
(-pres̸h′ən)
noun
- a decompressing or being decompressed
- a surgical operation to relieve excessive pressure, as in the cranium, a body cavity, etc.
See decompression in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- The act or process of decompressing.
- A surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on an organ or part, such as the abdomen, cranium, or spinal cord.
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