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air embolism, aeroembolism n
(Medicine) the presence in the tissues and blood of a gas, such as air or nitrogen bubbles, caused by an injection of air or, in the case of nitrogen, by an abrupt and substantial reduction in the ambient pressure See decompression sickness ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Another rare, but potentially lethal problem with air turbine
handpieces is the possibility of air embolism. Joseph Longo, 42, drowned from an air embolism caused by a rapid
ascent, said Craig Stevens, a senior deputy medical examiner at the
coroner's office. Forensic divers may experience additional risks, including
hypothermia, hyperthermia, air embolism, and dehydration. |
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