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UHMS
Whole-body toxicity
Abbreviation for Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
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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