aeroembolism

1. (noun) pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
Synonyms: air embolism, bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness
Related Words: illness, malady, sickness

2. (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
Related Words: embolism



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