gas embolism

Noun	1.	gas embolism - 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 Synonyms: aeroembolism, air embolism
	2.	gas embolism - pain resulting from rapid change in pressure Synonyms: bends, caisson disease, decompression sickness, aeroembolism, air embolism

aeroembolism, air embolism, embolism