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aeroembolism

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

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aeroembolism
  1. 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]

  2. pain resulting from rapid change in pressure [syn: decompression sickness, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends]

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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.