SINCE 1828
aeroembolism
noun
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
noun
aero·em·bo·lism
| \ -ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm
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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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