| decompression sickness |
Also known as caisson disease, this involves the development of small bubbles in the arteries and veins. It is seen in SCUBA divers who ascend too rapidly after a deep or long dive. It was first reported in bridge workers who used pressurized caissons, or boxes, to build the bridge supports.
Ãâó: www.lieberson.com/en/neurgosurgery_glossary/d.htm
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| decompression |
Relief or pressure or obstruction
Ãâó: glenlivet.mph.ed.ac.uk/endo/private/glossary.htm
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| decomposer |
An organism that obtains energy from decaying organic material. (See Food chain, Food web, Consumer).
Ãâó: www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/gloss...
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| decomposer |
An organism that breaks down the bodies or parts of dead plant or animal matter into smaller pieces (decay). Decomposers, such as mushrooms, bacteria, and earthworms, are very important in food webs.
Ãâó: www.fcps.k12.va.us/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpag...
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| decompensation |
The failure of the heart to maintain full and adequate circulation.
Ãâó: www.healthsuperstore.com/hni/glossary-d1.asp
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