Aneurysm, miliary
Aneurysm, miliary: A tiny, millet-seed’sized aneurysm that tends to affect minute arteries in the brain and, in the eye, the retina.
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- Aneurysm, racemose
Aneurysm, racemose: An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word “aneurysm” comes from the Greek “aneurysma” meaning “a widening.” A racemose aneurysm looks like a bunch of grapes. […]
- Aneurysm, renal
Aneurysm, renal: An aneurysm involving the kidney artery. An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word “aneurysm” comes from the Greek “aneurysma” meaning “a widening.”
- Aneurysm, saccular
Aneurysm, saccular: An aneurysm that resembles a small sack. A berry aneurysm is typically saccular.
- Aneurysm, thoracic
Aneurysm, thoracic: An aneurysm situated within the thorax (chest). See: Aneurysm, aortic. An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word “aneurysm” comes from the Greek “aneurysma” meaning “a […]
- Aneurysmal bruit
Aneurysmal bruit: A blowing sound heard over an aneurysm, a widening of a vessel. Bruit is French for noise.