GAS EMBOLISM
\ɡˈas ˈɛmbə͡ʊlˌɪzəm], \ɡˈas ˈɛmbəʊlˌɪzəm], \ɡ_ˈa_s ˈɛ_m_b_əʊ_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
Definitions of GAS EMBOLISM
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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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pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
By Princeton University
