aneurysm
noun
an·eu·rysm
ˈan-yə-ˌri-zəm 
variants
or less commonly aneurism
: an abnormal blood-filled bulge of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from weakening (as from disease) of the vessel wall
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Problems with blood flow can lead to aneurysms (bulging due to weakness of the aorta's wall) or tearing.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
Ana Orsini, 28, a morning anchor at KOLD 13 News in Tucson, Arizona, died from a brain aneurysm, according to the station.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Ana Orsini, 28, a morning anchor at KOLD 13 News in Tucson, died from a brain aneurysm, according to the station.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Key Takeaways Sugary drinks were tied to a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, aneurysms, and atrial fibrillation in a new study.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
Ana Orsini, 28, a morning anchor at KOLD 13 News in Tucson, Arizona, died from a brain aneurysm, according to the station.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Ana Orsini, 28, a morning anchor at KOLD 13 News in Tucson, died from a brain aneurysm, according to the station.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Key Takeaways Sugary drinks were tied to a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, aneurysms, and atrial fibrillation in a new study.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Aneurysm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aneurysm. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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aneurysm
noun
an·eu·rysm
variants
also aneurism
: an abnormal blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from disease of the vessel wall
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