Definition of 'air embolism'

Noun

1. 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
2. pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
      Synonyms: decompression sickness aeroembolism gas embolism caisson disease bends

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