aneurism Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
aneurysm.
WordNet
An"eu*rism noun
Etymology
Gr. , , a widening, an opening; up + wide.Definitions
(Med.) A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an artery. Written also aneurysm .
