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air embolism

NOUN
decompression sickness
Synonyms
WEAK
aeroembolism bends caisson disease decompression disease diver's condition divers' palsy dysbaric illness the bends tunnel disease

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Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The prosecution did not rely on skin discolouration alone to make their case for air embolism.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

He said none of the skin discolourations seen on the babies in the Letby case were proof of air embolism.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

Fat and air embolism have already been referred to.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis