barotrauma

noun baro·trau·ma \-ˈtrau̇-mə, -ˈtrȯ-\

Definition of BAROTRAUMA

: injury of a body part or organ as a result of changes in barometric pressure

1937

Medical Dictionary

noun baro·trau·ma \-ˈtrau̇-mə, -ˈtrȯ-\

plural baro·trau·mas also baro·trau·ma·ta \-mət-ə\

: injury of a part or organ as a result of changes in barometric pressure; especially : aero-otitis media

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