Gas Embolism (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Bends
• Decompression Sickness
• Caisson Disease
• Aeroembolism
• Air Embolism

Hypernyms

• Unwellness
• Illness
• Malady

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.

Synonyms

• Aeroembolism
• Air Embolism

Hypernyms

• Embolism