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Air embolism

Air embolism Meaning & Definition
Air embolism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Air embolism?

[n] pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
[n] 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 | Synonyms for Air embolism: aeroembolism | bends | caisson disease | decompression sickness | gas embolism

Related Terms | Find terms related to Air embolism:

See Also | embolism | illness | malady | sickness | unwellness

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