air embolism

British  

noun

1. the presence in the tissues and blood of a gas, such as air or nitrogen bubbles, caused by an injection of air or, in the case of nitrogen, by an abrupt and substantial reduction in the ambient pressure See decompression sickness

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Example Sentences

In other words, the prosecution was wrong to use skin discolouration as evidence of air embolism.

From BBC

As with the allegations of air embolism, the prosecution relied heavily on the opinions of experts to make their case.

From BBC

He said he had read 18 research papers in total on air embolism, highlighting different indications.

From BBC

A lawsuit his family filed in August alleges that the locking mechanism defect led to air embolism strokes.

From Seattle Times

Dr Marnerides said in his opinion there was "no evidence that a natural disease would explain his death" and concluded that death was "explicable on the basis of air embolism".

From BBC