Atherosclerotic aneurysm: The most common type of aneurysm, affecting the abdominal portion of the aorta and other large arteries, particularly with age.
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an·eu·rysm also an·eu·rism (n y-r z m) n. A localized, pathological, blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel caused by a disease or weakening of the vessel's wall.
aneurysm /an·eu·rysm/ (an´u-rizm) a sac formed by localized dilatation of the wall of an artery, a vein, or the heart.aneurys´mal. aortic aneurysm aneurysm of the ...
Atherosclerotic Aneurysms Atherosclerotic and Degenerative Aortic Aneurysms . The cause of aortic aneurysms is probably related to multiple risk factors which are commonly ...
aneurysm (ăn`y rÄzÉ™m), localized dilatation of a blood vessel, particularly an artery artery, blood vessel that conveys blood away from the heart.