noun
- abnormal bulges or swellings in the walls of blood vessels, especially arteries, caused by weakness in the vessel wall
Usage: medical term; plural of aneurysm
Examples
- The doctor detected two small aneurysms in the patient’s brain during the MRI scan.
- Smoking and high blood pressure increase the risk of developing aneurysms.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms are more common in older men.
- The surgeon successfully repaired both aneurysms using minimally invasive techniques.
- Regular screening can help detect aneurysms before they become dangerous.
- Family history of aneurysms may indicate a genetic predisposition to the condition.