dcs

Initialism of distributed control system.

(underwater diving) Initialism of decompression sickness. [(pathology) A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.]

(law enforcement, Commonwealth) Initialism of detective chief superintendent, a police rank.