Scuba Diving: Carbon Dioxide Toxicity Glossary of Terms
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Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCarbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxideDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHyperventilation: Overbreathing. Hyperventilation causes dizziness, lightheadedness, a sen... See the entire definition of HyperventilationMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNitrogen: Element number 7, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is biologically impo... See the entire definition of NitrogenNitrogen narcosis: A condition similar to intoxication with alcohol characterized by eupho... See the entire definition of Nitrogen narcosisOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breath
Toxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityVentilation: The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can ... See the entire definition of Ventilation
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