aero·em·bo·lism | \ ˌer-ō-ˈem-bə-ˌli-zəm 
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\Definition of aeroembolism
: decompression sickness especially when caused by rapid ascent to high altitudes and resulting exposure to rapidly lowered air pressure
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aeroembolism
nounaero·em·bo·lism | \ -ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm \
\Medical Definition of aeroembolism
1 : a gaseous embolism
2 : decompression sickness especially when caused by rapid ascent to high altitudes and resulting exposure to rapidly lowered air pressure
— called also aeroemphysema, air bends
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The first known use of aeroembolism was circa 1939
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