Air Embolism (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Examples
- An air embolism is a serious medical condition that can occur when an air bubble enters the circulatory system and blocks the flow of blood.
- The patient was rushed to the hospital after experiencing symptoms of an air embolism during a routine surgical procedure.
- Scuba divers are at risk of developing an air embolism if they ascend too quickly and nitrogen bubbles form in their bloodstream.
- The medical team quickly responded to the emergency situation by administering oxygen and attempting to remove the air embolism from the patient's circulatory system.
- The investigation into the incident revealed that the air embolism was caused by a faulty hypodermic needle that had been used during the patient's treatment.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A scuba diver suffered an air embolism due to a rapid change in pressure while ascending too quickly from a deep dive.
- The medical team treated the patient for an air embolism caused by a sudden change in air pressure during a flight.
- The deep-sea diver experienced severe pain and swelling in his arm due to an air embolism resulting from a rapid change in pressure.
- The air embolism caused by the rapid decompression of the spacecraft's cabin left the astronaut in excruciating pain.
- The scuba diving instructor warned his students about the dangers of air embolism caused by rapid changes in pressure during ascents.