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Gas Embolism

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

Framework senses

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§1
pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
§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