An air embolism, also called a gas embolismÂ­, occurs when one or more air bubbles enter a vein or artery and block it. When an air bubble enters a vein, itâs called a venous air embolism. When an air bubble enters an artery, itâs called an arterial air embolism. These air bubbles can travel to your brain, heart, or lungs and cause a heart attack, stroke, or respiratory failure. Air embolisms are rather rare.
Synonyms for Increase: addition (noun) accrual, accumulation, acquisition, addition, aggregation, attainment, augmentation,
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  increase(Noun) An amount by which a quantity is increased. 2  increase(Noun) For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger. 3  increase(Verb) to become larger.  increase(Verb) To make (a quantity) larger.