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 aeroembolism aeroembolism /ɛroʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

noun

  1. Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure  ( aeroembolism , air embolism , bends , caisson disease , decompression sickness , gas embolism , the bends )
    pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
  2. 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  ( aeroembolism , air embolism , gas embolism )
    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