barotrauma

bar·o·trau·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-uh-trou-muh, -traw-]
- /ˌbær əˈtraʊ mə, -ˈtrɔ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bar-uh-trou-muh, -traw-]
- /ˌbær əˈtraʊ mə, -ˈtrɔ-/

Definitions of barotrauma word

noun barotrauma an injury caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, esp to the eardrums or lungs 3
noun plural barotrauma injury of certain organs, especially the ear, due to a change in the atmospheric pressure. 1
noun barotrauma Injury caused by a change in air pressure, typically affecting the ear or the lung. 1
noun barotrauma (medicine) Damage to body tissue caused by a difference in pressure between an air space in or near the body and the surrounding air. 0

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barotrauma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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