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Meaning of word air embolism from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
air embolism noun
Meaning : 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.
Synonyms : aeroembolism, gas embolism
Meaning : Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.
Synonyms : aeroembolism, bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness, gas embolism
