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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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First Known Use of aeroembolism
circa 1939
Medical Dictionary
aeroembolism
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noun
aero·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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