decompression operation
[/ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: operações de descompressão
operação de descompressão
1. A medical or surgical procedure to relieve pressure in a body cavity, organ, or tissue, commonly performed to treat conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis
The surgeon recommended a decompression operation to relieve the patient's sciatic nerve pressure.
O cirurgião recomendou uma operação de descompressão para aliviar a pressão no nervo ciático do paciente.
2. In diving, the controlled process of ascending gradually to allow dissolved gases to be eliminated from the body and prevent decompression sickness
The diver performed a decompression operation during her ascent to the surface.
A mergulhadora realizou uma operação de descompressão durante sua subida à superfície.
3. In computing or data management, a process of reducing compression or extracting compressed data
The decompression operation took several minutes to complete the file extraction.
A operação de descompressão levou vários minutos para completar a extração do arquivo.
This term is primarily used in medical, surgical, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in orthopedic and neurosurgical discussions, particularly regarding treatment of spine-related conditions. In diving communities, decompression operations are critical safety procedures taught internationally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
undergo a decompression operation
submeter-se a uma operação de descompressão
require decompression operation
necessitar de uma operação de descompressão
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