Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tips Glossary of Terms
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Adrenaline: A stress hormone produced within the adrenal gland that quickens the heart bea... See the entire definition of AdrenalineAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Decompression: 1. In general, the removal of pressure. Ear: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEpinephrine: A substance produced by the medulla (inside) of the adrenal gland. The name e... See the entire definition of EpinephrineGastric: Having to do with the stomach. Hyperbaric: Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also perta... See the entire definition of HyperbaricImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInsect sting: A sting from a stinging insect, such as a bee, hornet, yellow jacket, or was... See the entire definition of Insect stingMarker: A piece of DNA that lies on a chromosome so close to a gene that the marker and t... See the entire definition of MarkerOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of Oxygen
Sinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of ToothTravel medicine: A branch of medicine that specializes in diseases and conditions that are... See the entire definition of Travel medicineVenomous: 1. Full of venom. 2. Having venom, like some snakes and insects. ... See the entire definition of Venomous
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