aeroembolism
aeroembolism · aeroembolisms
An embolism that results from the introduction, of air bubbles in the bloodAn embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.
Meaning
1 sensesAn embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.
More definitions
- pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
- 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
Origin
From aero- + embolism.From aero- + embolism.
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Forms
plural: aeroembolisms| Singular | aeroembolism |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- pain resulting from rapid change in pressure:decompression sicknessair embolismgas embolismcaisson diseasebends
- 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:air embolismgas embolism