aeroembolism
/ˌɛroʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A condition caused by air bubbles entering the bloodstream, often due to rapid changes in air pressure (such as in scuba diving or high-altitude flight).
- Pilots are trained to recognize the symptoms of aeroembolism during high-altitude flights.
- Aeroembolism can cause joint pain, dizziness, and even paralysis if not treated promptly.
- The diver was treated for aeroembolism after surfacing too quickly.
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