aeroembolism
aero·em·bo·lism
noun \ˌer-ō-ˈem-bə-ˌli-zəm\Definition of AEROEMBOLISM
: decompression sickness caused by rapid ascent to high altitudes and resulting exposure to rapidly lowered air pressure
First Known Use of AEROEMBOLISM
circa 1939
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