See Also: Piriformis Syndrome(health)
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pneumohemia (medicine) and Piriformis Syndrome (health)


pneumohemia (medicine)


pneumohemia


Presence of air in blood vessels.

See: air embolism.

Synonym: pneumatohemia.

Origin: G. Pneuma, air, + haima, blood


Piriformis Syndrome (health)


Piriformis syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve passes through the piriformis muscle, as opposed to passing below it. This is seen in 12% of the population. Spasm of the piriformis muscle can mimic the pain of sciatica. This can be treated by muscle relaxants.