Medical Dictionary
aeroembolism
noun aero·em·bo·lism \-ˈem-bə-ˌliz-əm\
Medical Definition of AEROEMBOLISM
1
: a gaseous embolism
2
: decompression sickness caused by rapid ascent to high altitudes and resulting exposure to rapidly lowered air pressure—called also aeroemphysema, air bends
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