Air embolism
Air embolism noun - 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.
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Synonyms for Air embolism
Gas embolism is a synonym for air embolism. In some cases you can use "Gas embolism" instead a noun phrase "Air embolism".
Gas embolism
Gas embolism noun - 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.
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Synonyms for Gas embolism
Air embolism is a synonym for gas embolism. You can use "Air embolism" instead a noun phrase "Gas embolism".
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