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Aneurysm

Also called Bulging blood vessel

CardiologySurgeryImportant

A localized, abnormal dilation or ballooning of a blood vessel wall, carrying a permanent risk of rupture.

Korean

동맥류

혈관벽의 국소적 비정상 팽창; 파열 시 생명을 위협하는 출혈을 유발할 수 있음.

French

Anévrisme

Dilatation ou renflement anormal et localisé de la paroi d'un vaisseau sanguin, comportant un risque permanent de rupture.

Word parts

  • -eurysmSuffix(Greek) Widening, dilation of a vessel wall

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