barotraumata

/bəˌroʊtrɔʊˈmeɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of barotrauma; physical damage to body tissues caused by a change in ambient pressure, especially a sudden increase or decrease.

“The scuba diver experienced barotraumata in his ears after descending too quickly.”

Synonyms

  • barotrauma
  • decompression sickness

Antonyms

  • hypobaric adaptation