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 Definition of 'gas embolism':

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1. (noun) air embolism, aeroembolism, gas embolism
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


2. (noun) decompression sickness, aeroembolism, air embolism, gas embolism, caisson disease, bends
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure



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