Preferred Label : gravity suits;
MeSH definition : Double-layered inflatable suits which, when inflated, exert pressure on the lower
part of the wearer's body. The suits are used to improve or stabilize the circulatory
state, i.e., to prevent hypotension, control hemorrhage, and regulate blood pressure.
The suits are also used by pilots under positive acceleration.;
MeSH synonym : antigravity suits; suits, antigravity; pneumatic suits; suit, pneumatic; pressure suit; suit, pressure; gravity suit; pneumatic suit; pressure suits; suit, antigravity; suit, gravity;
CISMeF synonym : suits, gravity; suits, pneumatic; suits, pressure;
MeSH hyponym : military antishock trousers; Antishock Trousers, Military; Trousers, Military Antishock; Military Anti-Shock Trousers; Anti-Shock Trousers, Military; Military Anti Shock Trousers; Trousers, Military Anti-Shock; MAST Suit; MAST Suits; Suit, MAST; Anti-Shock Trouser, Medical; Anti-Shock Trousers, Medical; Medical Anti Shock Trousers; Medical Anti-Shock Trouser; Trouser, Medical Anti-Shock; Trousers, Medical Anti-Shock;
Related MeSH term : Anti-Shock trousers; Anti Shock Trousers; Trousers, Anti-Shock; Antishock Trousers; Trousers, Antishock;
MeSH annotation : MAST suit (Military or Medical Anti-Shock Trousers) goes here (do not add MILITARY
MEDICINE); SPACE SUITS is also available; DF: MAST; MAST suit (Military or Medical Anti-Shock Trousers) goes here (do not add MILITARY
MEDICINE); SPACE SUITS is also available;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure suit;
Origin ID : D005676;
UMLS CUI : C3887555;
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Double-layered inflatable suits which, when inflated, exert pressure on the lower
part of the wearer's body. The suits are used to improve or stabilize the circulatory
state, i.e., to prevent hypotension, control hemorrhage, and regulate blood pressure.
The suits are also used by pilots under positive acceleration.
