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,
Full Definition of INCREASE. 1. : the act or process of increasing: as a: addition or enlargement in size, extent, or quantity b obsolete: propagation. 2. : something that is added to an original stock or amount by augmentation or growth (as offspring, produce, profit).â on the increase.ull Definition of INCREASE. 1. : the act or process of increasing: as a: addition or enlargement in size, extent, or quantity b obsolete: propagation. 2. : something that is added to an original stock or amount by augmentation or growth (as offspring, produce, profit). â on the increase.