What does aneurysm mean?

n. A bulge or swelling in the wall of a blood vessel, often a sign of weakness in the vessel wall.

aneurysm

🇺🇸 /ˈænjərɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈænjərɪzəm/

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noun

A bulge or swelling in the wall of a blood vessel, often a sign of weakness in the vessel wall.

The doctor warned that the aneurysm in his brain could be fatal if not treated promptly.

A bulge or swelling in the wall of a blood vessel, often a sign of weakness in the vessel wall.

Plural aneurysms