the bends (2 synonym found)

The bends has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for the bends are aeroemphysema, aeroembolism. Another word for the bends is aeroemphysema. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for the bends?

A common synonym for the bends is aeroemphysema. Other synonyms include aeroembolism.

How many synonyms does the bends have?

The bends has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does the bends mean?

(n): 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 fro

Definition of the bends:

(n) : 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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Definition of the bends:

(n) : 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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