noun
aneurysm
AN-yuur-ihz-uhm
noun
1
A dangerous bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, caused by a weak spot that swells under blood pressure.
"Doctors found a small aneurysm in her brain during a routine scan."
"An untreated aneurysm can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding."
How to Use Aneurysm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA weak, bulging section of an artery or vein that can be serious if it bursts.
Common pairings
brain aneurysm
aortic aneurysm
ruptured aneurysm
Word Forms
aneurysms plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “aneurysm”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Doctors found a small _____ in her brain during a routine scan.
Etymology
From Greek aneurysma ("a widening"), from ana- ("up") + eurys ("wide").