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Aneurysm

Definition(s)

Protruding sac in the wall of a vein, artery, or heart, frequently caused by microbial infection; may present as pain, pressure on nearby organs, or cardiac weakening.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (CRISP Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

A sac formed by the dilatation of the wall of an artery, a vein, or the heart.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (MeSH)   at the National Library of Medicine

An abnormal blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from disease of the vessel wall.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

 
Published: January 23, 2009