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aeroembolism meaning and definition
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Definition of aeroembolism (noun)
- obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving
- synonyms: air embolism, gas embolism
- pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
- synonyms: air embolism, bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness, gas embolism
Source: Princeton University Wordnet