decompression

decompression definition - medical

de·com·pres·sion (dēˌkəm-prĕshˈən)

noun
  1. The relief of pressure on a body part by surgery.
  2. The restoration of deep-sea divers and caisson workers to atmospheric pressure by means of a decompression chamber.

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