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.
American Heritage Medicine

An embolism that results from the introduction, (the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.

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aeroembolism
Plural:
aeroembolisms

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