1. (noun)
air embolism, aeroembolism, gas embolism
- 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: aeroembolism, bends, caisson disease, gas embolism, decompression sickness, air embolism
2. (noun)
decompression sickness, aeroembolism, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends
- pain resulting from rapid change in pressure Synonyms: decompression sickness, bends, caisson disease, gas embolism, aeroembolism, air embolism
Synonyms of 'gas embolism':
