noun
- a bulge or swelling in the wall of a blood vessel, especially an artery, caused by weakness in the vessel wall
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor discovered an aneurysm in the patient’s brain during the scan.
- A ruptured aneurysm can cause life-threatening internal bleeding.
- The surgeon successfully repaired the aortic aneurysm.
- High blood pressure can increase the risk of developing an aneurysm.
- She underwent emergency surgery when her aneurysm began to leak.
- Regular screening can help detect aneurysms before they become dangerous.