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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
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aeroembolism
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Word definitions in WordNet
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 [syn: air embolism , gas embolism ] pain resulting from rapid change in pressure [syn: ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.
Usage examples of aeroembolism.
Because it caused aeroembolism, which is the sudden exit of air from the lungs.
It caused aeroembolism, which is the sudden exit of air from the lungs.