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Surface interval time

Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a descent for

the subsequent repetitive dive.

Tissue group

Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the construction of

decompression tables or calculations.

Trimix

A breathing gas mix of helium, oxygen and nitrogen.

UHMS

Abbreviation for Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.

Whole-body toxicity

Another form of oxygen toxicity, which is caused by prolonged exposure

to high oxygen partial pressures. The most common symptoms are irrita-

tion in the lungs, a burning sensation in the chest, coughing and reduction

of the vital capacity. Also called Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity. See also

OTU.

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