Decompression
Encyclopedia
Decompression has several meanings:
- Decompression (physics), the release of pressure and the opposition of physical compression
- Decompression sicknessDecompression sicknessDecompression sickness describes a condition arising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurization...
, a condition arising from the precipitation of dissolved gases into bubbles inside the body on depressurization - Decompression (surgery), a procedure used to treat spinal stenosis (in spinal decompressionSpinal decompressionSpinal decompression is a term that describes the relief of pressure on one or many pinched nerves of the spinal column.Spinal decompression can be achieved both surgically and non-surgically and is used to treat conditions that result in chronic back pain such as disc bulge, disc herniation,...
), carotid artery stenosis or any condition where a structure is being compressed - Spinal disc herniationSpinal disc herniationA spinal disc herniation , informally and misleadingly called a "slipped disc", is a medical condition affecting the spine due to trauma, lifting injuries, or idiopathic, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion A spinal disc herniation...
, also called herniated disc decompression, a form of treatment for the back, employed by chiropractors - Scuba divingScuba divingScuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
decompression- Decompression stop, a period of time in which a diver stays at a specific depth
- Decompression chamber, a pressurizable chamber used to prevent decompression sickness
- Decompression buoy, a buoy that marks a diver's position when doing decompression stops
- Decompression trapeze, a horizontal bar or bars suspended at the depth of intended decompression stops by buoys
- Dive table, also called a decompression table, a printed card or booklet that allows divers to determine the necessary decompression stops to prevent decompression sickness
- Dive computerDive computerA dive computer or decompression meter is a device used by a scuba diver to measure the time and depth of a dive so that a safe ascent profile can be calculated and displayed so that the diver can avoid decompression sickness.- Purpose :...
, also called a decompression meter, a device used by a scuba diver to measure the time and depth of a dive so that a safe ascent rate can be calculated
- Uncontrolled decompression, in accidents involving pressure vessels such as aircraft
- Data decompression, the action of reversing data compression
- Decompression (comics)Decompression (comics)In comics, decompression is a stylistic storytelling choice characterized by a strong emphasis on visuals or character interaction, which, in turn, usually leads to slower-moving plots.The style is often used with widescreen comics.-History:...
, in comic book storytelling, is the stylistic choice to tell a story mainly by visuals, with few words - "Decompression" (The Outer Limits)Decompression (The Outer Limits)"Decompression" is the 13th episode of season six of The Outer Limits. It first aired on July 30, 2000.-Opening narration:-Synopsis:Senator Wyndom Brody has just won the New Hampshire primary and he's flying to South Carolina to press his campaign for the Presidency. He aims to collect all the...
, an episode of the American television fiction series The Outer Limits - Decompression partyDecompression partyA decompression party, decom or decomp is a local reunion for Burning Man participants to help ease themselves back into everyday society after the "big event". It is not uncommon for Burning Man participants to experience "post-burn blues", and decompression events can help alleviate the feelings...
, a party that occurs after an event or a party to unwind after a stressful period