Scuba Diving Glossary

noun a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level

• Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.
• If you climb too high in the mountains, you might experience hypoxia due to the lack of oxygen at high altitudes.
• I felt so out of breath at the top of the stairs, it was like I had a bit of hypoxia going on.
• Being in a toxic relationship can feel like emotional hypoxia, draining you of the love and support you need.

noun a medical condition caused by air bubbles entering the bloodstream

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• Aeroembolism, also known as an air embolism, is a condition caused by air bubbles entering the bloodstream.
• I heard that aeroembolism can happen if you hold your breath for too long while scuba diving.
• Dude, don't mess around with aeroembolism when you're diving, it's serious stuff.
• The aeroembolism of misinformation spread quickly through the community, causing confusion and chaos.