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
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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