ANEURYSM

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


Etymology

Noun

aneurysm (plural aneurysms)

(pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

Anagrams

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