Word Type

Noun

The word "decompression" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

compression

Derived Terms

abdominal decompression decompression bomb decompression buoy decompression chamber decompression illness decompression party decompression schedule decompression sickness decompression stop decompression table decompression trapeze decompressive explosive decompression intrauterine cranial decompression microdecompression myofascial decompression

Derived From

compression decompress

Context

medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alleviation decipherment decoding decryption easement easing relief

Type Of (IsA)

decoding easing

Related Terms

atmospheric decompress diver pressure relief restoration surgery

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