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- [air-oh-em-buh-liz-uh m]
- /ˌɛər oʊˈɛm bəˌlɪz əm/
- /ˌeə.rəʊ.ˈem.bə.lɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [air-oh-em-buh-liz-uh m]
- /ˌɛər oʊˈɛm bəˌlɪz əm/
Definitions of aeroembolism word
- noun aeroembolism an embolism of air bubbles often caused by surgery, induced abortion, or decompression sickness 3
- noun aeroembolism an obstruction of the circulatory system caused by air, as may arise during surgery. 1
- noun aeroembolism Also called the bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness. an acute condition caused by a rapid substantial decrease in atmospheric pressure, as in high-altitude flying and coming up from deep-sea diving, characterized by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood, severe pain in the lungs and joints, and neurological impairment. 1
- noun aeroembolism An embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood. 1
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Origin of aeroembolism
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; aero- + embolism
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Parts of speech for Aeroembolism
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aeroembolism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aeroembolism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aeroembolism
noun aeroembolism
- bends — the severe pain in the limbs, joints, and abdomen during decompression sickness
- caisson disease — decompression sickness
- decompression sickness — a disorder characterized by severe pain in muscles and joints, cramp, and difficulty in breathing, caused by a sudden and sustained decrease in air pressure, resulting in the deposition of nitrogen bubbles in the tissues
- air embolism — the presence in the tissues and blood of a gas, such as air or nitrogen bubbles, caused by an injection of air or, in the case of nitrogen, by an abrupt and substantial reduction in the ambient pressure
- tunnel disease — aeroembolism (def 2).
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