aeroembolism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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
    gas embolism; air embolism.
  2. noun pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
    caisson disease; bends; gas embolism; air embolism; decompression sickness.

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