aero·em·bo·lism
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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
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aero·em·bo·lism
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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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The first known use of aeroembolism was circa 1939
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