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AEROEMBOLISM

\ˈe͡əɹə͡ʊˌɛmbə͡ʊlˌɪzəm], \ˈe‍əɹə‍ʊˌɛmbə‍ʊlˌɪzəm], \ˈeə_ɹ_əʊ_ˌɛ_m_b_əʊ_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of AEROEMBOLISM

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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
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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