Gas Embolism — synonyms, definition

1. gas embolism (Noun)

6 synonyms
aeroembolism air embolism bends caisson disease decompression sickness the bends
2 definitions

gas embolism (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.

gas embolism (Noun) — Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.

5 types of
embolism illness malady sickness unwellness