What is another word for decompression sickness?
Pronunciation: [dˌiːkəmpɹˈɛʃən sˈɪknəs] (IPA) 
Decompression sickness, also known as "the bends," is a medical condition that occurs when nitrogen bubbles form in the bloodstream and tissues due to rapid decompression. Some synonyms for this condition include:
- Caisson disease: this term was originally used to refer to the illness experienced by workers building the foundations of the Brooklyn Bridge, but is often used interchangeably with "the bends."
- Aerobullosis: this term is used to refer specifically to the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the lungs, which can be a more severe manifestation of decompression sickness.
- Dysbarism: this is a broad term that encompasses any type of medical condition resulting from changes in barometric pressure, including decompression sickness.
