aeroemphysema

aeroemphysema definition - medical

aer·o·em·phy·se·ma (ârˌō-ĕmˌfĭ-sēˈmə, -zēˈ-)

noun
  1. See decompression sickness.
  2. A form of chronic pulmonary emphysema resulting from rapid decompression, as may occur in an inadequately pressurized aircraft.

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