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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Origin and Etymology of aeroembolism
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First Known Use: circa 1939
in the meaning defined above
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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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