nitrogen narcosis

Noun

Meaning

confused or stuporous state caused by high levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bends decompression sickness aeroembolism caisson disease rapture of the deep barotrauma narks dysbaric illness diver's disease diver's bends diver's syndrome hyperbaric syndrome pressure sickness submarine sickness diving sickness
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Hypernyms

narcosis

Examples

deep-sea divers can suffer nitrogen narcosis from breathing air under high pressure Source: Internet

A lower proportion of nitrogen is required to reduce nitrogen narcosis and other physiological effects of the gas at depth. Source: Internet

A hangover, combined with the reduced physical capacity that goes with it, makes nitrogen narcosis more likely. Source: Internet

Tests have shown that all divers are affected by nitrogen narcosis, though some experience lesser effects than others. Source: Internet

The most straightforward way to avoid nitrogen narcosis is for a diver to limit the depth of dives. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nitrogen monofluoride nitrogen monoxide nitrogen mustard nitrogen oxide nitrogen oxide gas nitrogen oxides