Aeroembolism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Aeroembolism can occur when a scuba diver surfaces too quickly and experiences severe pain due to the rapid change in pressure.
- The patient was treated for aeroembolism after reporting severe chest pain and difficulty breathing following a flight.
- Rapid decompression during a space flight can cause aeroembolism, resulting in intense pain for the astronaut.
- The deep-sea diver suffered from aeroembolism after ascending to the surface too quickly, leading to stabbing pains in his joints.
- Aeroembolism caused by a sudden change in air pressure led to severe pain in the ears and head of the parachutist.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.