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Word Entries containing the term: “aneurysm”
abdominal aortic aneurysm, AAA (s) (noun), abdominal aortic aneurysms (pl)
A distended and weakened area in the wall of the abdominal aorta: Abdominal aortic aneurysm is more common in those who suffer from atherosclerosis or the progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time.

This is known to occur to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and family history for atherosclerotic disease.

This entry is located in the following units: abdomin-, abdomino-, abdomen- (page 1) -al; -ial, -eal (page 1)
carotid aneurysm
An aneurysm of the carotid artery which is a weak area in the wall of a blood vesel that causes the blood vessel to bulge or to balloon out.
This entry is located in the following unit: carotid-, caroti-, carotio- (page 1)
racemose aneurysm (s) (noun), racemose aneurysms (pl)
1. An aneurysm that is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or of the heart: A racemose aneurysm looks like a bunch of grapes.

At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge, called a racemose aneurysm, and the wall is weakened and may rupture.
2. Etymology: originally "aneurysm" comes from the Greek aneurysma meaning "a widening".

This entry is located in the following unit: racem- + (page 1)
saccular aneurysm
A saclike bulging on one side of an artery.
This entry is located in the following unit: sacco-, sacc-, sacci- + (page 1)
traumatic aneurysm (s), traumatic aneurysms (pl) (nouns)
An aneurysm (localized widening or dilatation of an artery, vein, or the heart) produced by injury; such as, crushing, or following a stab or gunshot wound; as distinguished from one resulting from disease.
This entry is located in the following unit: traumat-, traumato-, trauma-, traum-, -trauma, -traumatic, -traumatically + (page 3)
varicose aneurysm
An arterovenous aneurysm in which the blood is carried into the vein through a connecting pulsating sac.

The associated veins also may be dilated and pulsating.

An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture.

The word aneurysm comes from the Greek aneurysma meaning "a widening".

This entry is located in the following unit: varic-, varico-; varix- (page 1)