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Definition of Aneurysm
1. Noun. A cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall.
Exact synonyms: Aneurism
Generic synonyms: Cardiovascular Disease
Specialized synonyms: Aortic Aneurysm, Cerebral Aneurysm, Intracranial Aneurysm, Ventricular Aneurysm
Derivative terms: Aneurismal, Aneurismatic, Aneurysmal, Aneurysmatic
Generic synonyms: Cardiovascular Disease
Specialized synonyms: Aortic Aneurysm, Cerebral Aneurysm, Intracranial Aneurysm, Ventricular Aneurysm
Derivative terms: Aneurismal, Aneurismatic, Aneurysmal, Aneurysmatic
Definition of Aneurysm
1. Noun. (pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Aneurysm
1. an abnormal blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel [n -S]
Medical Definition of Aneurysm
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