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,
Definition: to grow and flourish. Synonyms: grow, thrive, rise, blossom, bloom, develop, flourish, sprout, proliferate, swell, increase. Antonyms: diminish, decrease, shrink. Tips: To burgeon means to grow or to produce new growth. Burgeon was originally used when discussing growth in nature, such as burgeoning (blossoming, sprouting) plant life. The verb burgeon and its related adjective burgeoning are often used in business and commerce to describe growth in the marketplace. Usage Examples: The buds I planted last fall will burgeon into beautiful flowers come spring.