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English noun: gas embolism

1. gas embolism (state) 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


Synonymsaeroembolism, air embolism


Broader (hypernym)embolism

2. gas embolism (state) pain resulting from rapid change in pressure


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


Broader (hypernym)illness, malady, sickness, unwellness









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