Aeroembolism Definition
ârō-ĕmbə-lĭzəm
noun
An embolism of air bubbles often caused by surgery, induced abortion, or decompression sickness.
Webster's New World
Embolism that occurs as a result of the entrance of air bubbles into a blood vessel after surgical procedures or trauma.
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Noun
Singular:
aeroembolism
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aeroembolismsOrigin of Aeroembolism
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aero- + embolism.
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