air embolism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈem-bə-ˌli-zəm/
- /eə(r) ˈem.bə.lɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈem-bə-ˌli-zəm/

Definitions of air embolism words

noun 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 3
noun air embolism (pathology) condition caused by bubbles of gas in a vascular system. 0

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Parts of speech for Air embolism

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air embolism popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for air embolism

noun air embolism

aeroembolism — an embolism of air bubbles often caused by surgery, induced abortion, or decompression sickness
bends — the severe pain in the limbs, joints, and abdomen during decompression sickness
caisson disease — decompression sickness
tunnel disease — aeroembolism (def 2).

All 4 Synonyms of air embolism

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