bends
Meanings
沉箱病,减压病
Examples :
斜纹, 斜条
Examples :
船旁厚板
Examples :
减压病,沉箱病
A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.