aeroembolism

Plural: aeroembolisms

Noun

• 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
• pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
• An embolism that results from the introduction, (or the formation under reduced pressure) of air bubbles in the blood.

Synonyms

air embolism, bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness, gas embolism