Colloquism for caisson sickness; decompression sickness. ... Origin: fr. Convulsive posture of those so afflicted ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Popular name for a syndrome seen in deep-sea divers, arising from too rapid a release of nitrogen from solution in their blood. If a diver surfaces too quickly, nitrogen that had dissolved in the blood under increasing water pressure is suddenly released, forming bubbles in the bloodstream and causing pain (the `bends`) and paralysis.... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221
When approaching a bend you need to look well ahead and try to assess how severe the bend is. You will then be able to assess at what speed you need to be travelling at in order to negotiate it safely and under full control. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22336