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Meaning of ANEURYSM

Pronunciation:  'anyu`rizum

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a sac-like widening of an artery
 

ANEURYSM is a 8 letter word that starts with A.

 

 See Also: aortic aneurysm, cardiovascular disease, cerebral aneurysm, intracranial aneurysm, ventricular aneurysm

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Localised ballooning of the aorta or an artery, potentially causing pressure on adjacent structures and liability to rupture.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 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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