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aeroembolism
n. pains caused by a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure (such as occurs during a flight)


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Air embolism
An air embolism, or more generally gas embolism, is a medical condition caused by gas bubbles in the bloodstream (embolism in a medical context refers to any large moving mass or defect in the blood stream). Small amounts of air often get into the blood circulation accidentally during surgery and other medical procedures, but most of these in veins are stopped at the lungs, and a venous air embolism that shows symptoms is very rare. Death may occur if a large bubble of gas becomes lodged in the heart, stopping blood from flowing from the right ventricle to the lungs (this is similar to vapor lock in engine fuel systems). However, the amount of gas necessary for this to happen is quite variable, and also depends on a number of other factors, such as body position.
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Aeroembolism
Aeroembolism /aero·em·bo·lism/ air embolism. aeroembolism obstruction of a blood vessel by air or gas. [more]Aeroembolism - Community and Resources

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aeroembolism
Noun
1. obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving
(synonym) air embolism, gas embolism
(hypernym) embolism
2. pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
(synonym) decompression sickness, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends
(hypernym) illness, unwellness, malady, sickness


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aeroembolism
aeroembolism /,ərou'embəlizm/
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