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decompressive

decompressive

1 6.7
Causing pressure to fall, often in surgery to relieve pressure in the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌdiːkəmˈprɛsɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : descompresivo
  • The doctor recommended a decompressive surgery to relieve pressure on the brain.

Examples

  • The surgeon performed a decompressive procedure to relieve pressure on the patient's spine.

  • After the decompressive procedure, the patient felt much better.

  • A decompressive craniectomy may be necessary after severe head trauma.

  • Doctors recommended a decompressive operation to prevent further nerve damage.

  • The decompressive surgery was successful.

  • After the decompressive procedure, the patient immediately felt an improvement in symptoms.

  • A decompressive laminectomy can help alleviate nerve compression in the spine.

How Pressurized

decompressive
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Surface Forms

decompressive positive

Morphology

decompressive = decompress (transparent) = de + compress + ive

The adjective is a regular formation from the verb 'decompress' meaning causing or relating to decompression.

Etymology

Decompressive comes from de- meaning 'remove' and compress meaning 'press together', the same root you see in the word compress. So a decompressive procedure is one that 'takes pressure away' or 'reduces pressure', which is why doctors use it to relieve pressure on the brain or spine.