aeroembolism
noun
aero·em·bo·lism
ˌer-ō-ˈem-bə-ˌli-zəm 
: decompression sickness especially when caused by rapid ascent to high altitudes and resulting exposure to rapidly lowered air pressure
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Emergency rescue personnel took Avila to a hyperbaric chamber to treat his aeroembolism.
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aeroembolism
noun
aero·em·bo·lism
-ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm
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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