ANEURISM

aneurysm, aneurism

(noun) a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

aneurism (plural aneurisms)

Alternative spelling of aneurysm

Usage notes

• This spelling less closely resembles the original Greek than aneurysm.

• It is much less commonly used than aneurysm (1:20 in the US per COCA).

Anagrams

• Sumerian, Suriname, arsenium

Source: Wiktionary


An"eu*rism, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an artery. [Written also aneurysm.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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