Glossary of Scuba Diving Terms (V)

Understanding That Strange Scuba Language

Welcome to our glossary of scuba diving terms. Diving, like many sports, has its own language. Our scuba glossary is for anyone interested in understanding the scuba diving definitions, scuba diving terms or scuba slang found in this strange scuba communication that divers use.

Our scuba glossary is easy to use. Just click on the letter that corresponds to the first letter of the word that you are looking for. All the words that begin with that letter will be displayed.

We will be constantly adding new terms to our scuba glossary. If you think we have missed a term or you can not find the scuba diving information you are looking for, please let us know. We will add it and the best definition we can find to our scuba glossary.

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A method of manually equalizing the inner ear. The pressure on the inside of the eardrum is increased by closing the nasal passage (pinching the nose shut) and blowing gently, forcing air into the inner ear via the Eustachian tube.

The constriction of the blood vessels in order to reduce heat loss from the blood through the skin.

Having a gland or glands for secreting venom. Some marine animals are able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting or wound.

Dizziness and unbalanced feeling caused by unequal pressure on the ear (ear barotraumas). This condition should not be ignored. Causes may range from minor ear squeeze to perforation of the eardrum and inner ear barotraumas.

Visual Inspection Program. Standardized visual tank inspection performed by a trained equipment technician, performed annually.

The distance a diver can see underwater measured in feet or meters. Normally vertically not up and down.