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A congenital weak point in the wall of an artery that may bulge outwards, and may occasionally rupture and bleed, causing what is called a "subarachnoid hemorrhage", which produces a severe headache and stiff neck and sometimes can be fatal.
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| aneurysm |
Aneurysm refers to an abnormal expansion of an artery. Aortic aneurysm refers to an abnormal expansion of a section of the aorta, which is the main artery of the body. Aneurysms result from a weakened part of the artery wall expanding over time to an abnormal size. To use a non-medical example, an aneurysm is similar to a weak spot on a tire or hose that has started to balloon out and expand. ...
Ãâó: www.usctransplant.org/heart/glossary.html
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| aneurysm |
An abnormal widening of a portion of a blood vessel.
Ãâó: www.radiochemistry.org/nuclearmedicine/dictionary/...
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| aneurysm |
a condition in which a blood vessel expands like a balloon; aneurysm may rupture, or "pop", a condition which is often fatal to the patient
Ãâó: www.med.nyu.edu/fgpvascular/glossary.html
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| aneurysm |
an abnormal condition where there is an enlargement and thinning of the wall of a blood vessel/artery, which can result in a sudden rupture.
Ãâó: www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/cardio/glossary...
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