Caisson Disease (Noun)
Meaning
Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The deep-sea diver experienced caisson disease after a rapid ascent to the surface, resulting in severe joint pain and swelling.
- Caisson disease can occur in miners who work in deep tunnels and are exposed to rapid changes in air pressure.
- The construction worker developed caisson disease after working in a pressurized tunnel for several hours without proper decompression.
- Rapid changes in air pressure during a flight can cause caisson disease in some individuals, leading to debilitating pain and discomfort.
- Scuba divers are at risk of developing caisson disease if they fail to follow proper decompression procedures after a deep dive.