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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

To muddy the waters further, another of Mark McDonald's panel of experts has said that in fact there was post-mortem evidence of air embolism in the babies.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

But is it enough to defeat the air embolism allegations?

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

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

Danger from air embolism is exceedingly doubtful, unless great quantities were forced into a large vein by artificial means.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.