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aneurism

aneurism

1 7.9
A bulge in the wall of a blood vessel caused by weakness
  • noun
  • /ˈæn.jʊ.rɪ.zəm/
  • UK
translation icon : aneurisma
  • She was shocked to find out that her grandfather suffered from an aneurism that required immediate attention.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that an aneurism can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly.

  • So, when I was a kid, my dad had an aneurism and he was in the hospital.

  • And I know if my husband hadn't died of an undetected aneurism... he'd be with me here tonight.

  • After experiencing severe headaches, he learned that an aneurism was the cause of his symptoms.

Synonyms

aneurysm
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
64 7.5

A bulge in a main blood vessel caused by a weak wall that can burst

is identical in meaning but spelled using the other common form
cardiovascular disease
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
15 3.5

A disease that affects the heart or blood vessels

is a specific arterial bulging disease, not the whole heart and vessel category
aortic aneurysm
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
3 5.8

A bulge in the wall of the body's main artery from the heart that can burst

is the broader arterial bulging condition not limited to that main artery
abdominal aortic aneurysm
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A dangerous bulge in the main blood vessel in the belly that can burst

is a general arterial bulge term, not restricted to the abdominal main artery
cerebral aneurysm
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A weak bulge in a brain artery that can burst and cause bleeding

is the general arterial bulging disease rather than one only in brain arteries
arteriectasis
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
9.9

A blood vessel from the heart that becomes wider than normal and has weaker walls

focuses on dilation that results specifically from arterial wall weakening
arteriectasia
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
9.9

An artery that becomes wider than normal

emphasizes that the expansion arises from weakening of the arterial wall
ventricular aneurysm
vsaneurism
  • Specialized
8.2

A bulge in the left lower chamber wall of the heart after a heart attack

describes arterial wall bulging rather than a bulge in a heart chamber wall

Surface Forms

aneurism singular
aneurisms plural
aneurysms plural
aneurysm singular

Etymology

Aneurism comes from the Greek word aneurysma, with ana- meaning 'up' and eurys meaning 'wide'. Think of a blood vessel 'widening' or 'ballooning' out, which is exactly why an aneurism is a dangerous bulge in an artery.