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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.
2. 2
   pain resulting from rapid change in pressure wordnet
3. 3
   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 wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

air embolismair embolismbendscaisson diseasedecompression sicknessdecompression sickness

Etymology

From aero- + embolism.

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