Meaning Of The Word Aneurysm

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Aneurysm Definition
Aneurysm Definition

What's The Definition Of Aneurysm?

aneurysm in American English
a sac formed by local enlargement of the weakened wall of an artery, a vein, or the heart, caused by disease or injury
noun: a permanent cardiac or arterial dilatation usually caused by weakening of the vessel wall

aneurysm in British English
noun: a sac formed by abnormal dilation of the weakened wall of a blood vessel

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