DCS
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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.
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.