Pronunciation: | | 'anyu`rizum
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | |
[n] a sac-like widening of an artery |
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ANEURYSM is a 8 letter word that starts with A. |
| See Also: | | aortic aneurysm, cardiovascular disease, cerebral aneurysm, intracranial aneurysm, ventricular aneurysm |
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Medical Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Localised ballooning of the aorta or an artery, potentially causing pressure on adjacent structures and liability to rupture. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | This is a localized dilatation of the lumen of a blood vessel. The most common sites of aneurysms are the aorta and the vessels of the brain. |
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