air embolism

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

aeroembolism gas embolism bends decompression sickness caisson disease embolism tunnel disease dysbaric illness decompression disease air emboli air embolus aerobullosis divers' disease venous air embolism

Antonyms

healthiness well-being healthfulness physical wellness perfect condition very good health
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Hypernyms

illness sickness embolism malady unwellness

Close letter words and terms

air duster air element air emboli air embolus air emissions air engine