aneurysm
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for aneurysm, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dangerous bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, caused by a weak spot that swells under blood pressure.
Synonyms
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How to use aneurysm
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Etymology
From Greek aneurysma ("a widening"), from ana- ("up") + eurys ("wide").
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What does “aneurysm” mean?
The word “aneurysm” means a dangerous bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, caused by a weak spot that swells under blood pressure. In plain terms, a weak, bulging section of an artery or vein that can be serious if it bursts.
How do you pronounce “aneurysm”?
“Aneurysm” is pronounced AN-yuur-ihz-uhm (/ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “aneurysm” in a sentence?
Here is “aneurysm” used in a sentence: “Doctors found a small aneurysm in her brain during a routine scan.”
What part of speech is “aneurysm”?
“Aneurysm” is a noun.
Where does the word “aneurysm” come from?
The word “aneurysm” comes from Greek. From Greek aneurysma ("a widening"), from ana- ("up") + eurys ("wide").