Aneurism

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(Med.) A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an artery.

Noun

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aneurism - a cardiovascular disease characterized by a sac-like widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall Synonyms: aneurysm

aneurysm, aortic aneurysm, cardiovascular disease, cerebral aneurysm, intracranial aneurysm, ventricular aneurysm