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decompression sickness in French

decompression sickness in French is accident de décompression, maladie de décompression, maladie des caissons.

decompression sickness in French

accident de décompression
noun
(pathology) 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.
maladie de décompression
noun
(pathology) 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.
maladie des caissons
noun
(pathology) 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.
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What is "decompression sickness" in French?

"decompression sickness" in French is accident de décompression, maladie de décompression, maladie des caissons.

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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "decompression sickness": accident de décompression, maladie de décompression, maladie des caissons.

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