aeroembolism

Noun

Meaning

pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

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

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Synonyms

air embolism bends decompression sickness caisson disease gas embolism bender bight bend curve deflection crook embolism crinkle nitrogen narcosis altitude sickness

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Antonyms

healthiness well-being healthfulness physical wellness solid health strong constitution

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Hypernyms

illness sickness embolism malady unwellness

Close letter words and terms

aeroelasticity aeroelastics aeroelectric aeroemphysema aeroengine aeroengineer