Aneurysm

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæn.jÉ™(ɹ).ɪz.mÌ©/
• US IPA: /ˈæn.jÉš.ɪz.mÌ©/

Alternative forms

• aneurism

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀνεύρυσμα (aneurysma, "a widening, an opening"), from ἀνά (ana, "up") + εὐρύς (eurys, "wide").

Full definition of aneurysm

Noun

1. (pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

Derived terms

• aneurysmatic
• aneurysmal