Decompression has several meanings, some of which are covered by several articles:
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Data decompression
In information theory, data compression, source coding, or bit-rate reduction is the process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation. Any particular compression is either Lossy compression, lossy or Lossless com ...
, the action of reversing data compression
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Decompression (physics), the release of pressure and the opposition of
physical compression
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Decompression (altitude)
Altitude decompression or hypobaric decompression is the reduction in ambient pressure below the normal range of sea level atmospheric pressure. Altitude decompression is the natural consequence of unprotected elevation to altitude, while hypobari ...
. the reduction of pressure and the related physiological effects due to increase in altitude or other equivalent reduction of ambient pressure below normal atmospheric pressure
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Uncontrolled decompression, catastrophic reduction of pressure in accidents involving pressure vessels such as aircraft
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Decompression (diving), the reduction in pressure and the process of allowing dissolved inert gases to be eliminated from the tissues during ascent from a dive
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Decompression (comics)
In comics, decompression is a stylistic storytelling choice characterized by a strong emphasis on visuals or character interaction, which, in turn, usually leads to slower-moving plots.
The style is often used with widescreen comics.
Histo ...
, in comic book storytelling, is the stylistic choice to tell a story mainly by visuals, with few words.
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Decompression (surgery), a procedure used to reduce pressure on a compressed structure, such as
spinal decompression
** Herniated disc decompression, a form of treatment for
Spinal disc herniation, employed by chiropractors
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"Decompression" (''The Outer Limits''), an episode of the American television fiction series ''The Outer Limits''
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