Word
DCS
Phoneticsdcs
Definition
n. Stands for Decompression Sickness. A medical condition that happens when a person goes up too fast from a deep dive, causing gas bubbles to form in their blood and tissues.
n. Abbreviation for Decompression Sickness. A condition caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream and tissues when a diver ascends too rapidly from a high-pressure environment to a lower one.
Examples
“The diver felt a sharp pain in his joints and realized he had DCS.”
“After the dive, the team checked the depth and time to ensure no one developed DCS from the rapid ascent.”
“While modern diving tables and computers help prevent DCS, the condition remains a significant risk for recreational divers who ignore the recommended safety stops during their ascent.”
Examples
simple
“The diver felt a sharp pain in his joints and realized he had DCS.”
contextual
“After the dive, the team checked the depth and time to ensure no one developed DCS from the rapid ascent.”
complex
“While modern diving tables and computers help prevent DCS, the condition remains a significant risk for recreational divers who ignore the recommended safety stops during their ascent.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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