aneurysm
An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.
Related words
- macroaneurysm
- microaneurysm
- mycotic aneurysm
- aneurysmal
- aneurysmatic
- pseudoaneurysm
- aneurysmorrhaphy
- aneurysmectomy
Word history
From Ancient Greek "ἀνεύρυσμα" (a widening, a dilation).
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