Definition of "aneurysm" []

• A localized, pathological, blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel caused by a disease or weakening of the vessel's wall. (noun)

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• "Even more surprising, given the fear the word "aneurysm" strikes in patients with new diagnoses and their families, is that many small unruptured aneurysms are not treated."
• "We hope one of David's 29 dimensions describes his ability to not have a brain aneurysm while dealing with the lies and insults coming from eHarmony's staff."
• "Six months later, he suffered a brain aneurysm that required surgery and extensive rehabilitation."