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air embolism


Definition: Meaning of, air embolism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛː ˈɛmbəlɪz(ə)m /

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air embolism air embolisms
  1. 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
    SYNONYM
    aeroembolism, gas embolism
    ANTONYM
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  2. pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
    SYNONYM
    decompression sickness, aeroembolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends, the bends
    ANTONYM
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