What is another word for the bends?

Pronunciation: [ðə bˈɛndz] (IPA)

The medical condition known as "the bends" occurs when a person experiences decompression sickness after diving. To avoid repetitive language, synonyms for this condition include: decompression illness, caisson disease, aerial embolism, and diver's disease. These terms refer to the same condition but are used in different contexts. For example, decompression illness is a broad term that covers all kinds of diving-related illnesses caused by pressure changes in the body. Caisson disease, on the other hand, describes cases where the affected person is exposed to high-pressure environments. Regardless of the synonym used, it is important to recognize and treat the bends as it can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.

What are the hypernyms for The bends?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • She held the car grimly to the road as it negotiated the bends with considerable difficulty and the straight sections with only slightly less. The car had landed her in court on one occasion when one of its front wheels had sailed off on a little expedition of its own and nearly caused an accident. The police witness in court had referred to her beloved Citroën as "the alleged car" and the name had subsequently stuck. She was particularly fond of the alleged car for many reasons. If one of its doors, for instance, fell off she could put it back on herself, which is more than you could say for a BMW.
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