nitrogen bubble
[ˈnaɪ.trə.dʒən ˈbʌb.əl]
nounpl: nitrogen bubbles
bolha de nitrogênio
1. A pocket or bubble of nitrogen gas that forms in body tissues, particularly in blood vessels and joints, typically resulting from rapid decompression after exposure to high pressure (as in diving or caisson work)
The diver suffered from nitrogen bubbles in his bloodstream after ascending too quickly from the deep dive.
O mergulhador sofreu com bolhas de nitrogênio na corrente sanguínea após subir muito rápido do mergulho profundo.
2. In medical contexts, a gas embolus composed primarily of nitrogen that can cause decompression sickness (the bends)
Nitrogen bubbles can form in joints and cause severe pain, a condition known as 'the bends'.
Bolhas de nitrogênio podem se formar nas articulações e causar dor severa, uma condição conhecida como 'síndrome da descompressão'.
This term is primarily used in specialized fields such as diving, occupational medicine, and underwater construction. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed in the context of recreational and professional diving education. The condition is a serious occupational health concern for deep-sea divers and caisson workers in both American and Brazilian contexts.
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