aeroembolism

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noun

An embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.

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air embolismgas embolismdecompression sicknesscaisson diseasebends
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Meanings

nounaeroembolism (plural aeroembolisms)

plural aeroembolisms

  1. An embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.

    Synonyms: air embolism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.

Similar
air embolism

More synonyms by meaning

nounobstruction 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

Similar
air embolismgas embolism
Broader
embolism

nounpain resulting from rapid change in pressure

Similar
decompression sicknessair embolismgas embolismcaisson diseasebends
Broader
illnessunwellnessmalady
Also see
air embolismbendscaisson diseasedecompression sickness

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From aero- + embolism.

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Chicago

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