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aneurysm medical definition
or an·eu·rism
noun A localized, blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall.
Related Forms:
- aneurysmal , anˌeu·ris·matˈic adjective
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aneurysm
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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