aeroembolism

Definitions of aeroembolism

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: air embolism, gas embolism

   type of:

   embolism

   occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
2. noun

   pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
   synonyms: air embolism, bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness, gas embolism

   type of:

   illness, malady, sickness, unwellness

   impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism