Cerebral aneurysm: A localized widening of a vessel within the brain. See: Berry aneurysm.
A cerebral aneurysm (also known as an intracranial or intracerebral aneurysm) is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in ...
The word aneurysm comes from the Latin word which means dilatation.
Cerebral Aneurysm information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Cerebral aneurysms are pathologic focal dilatations of the cerebrovasculature that are prone to rupture.
Risk factors include a family history of cerebral aneurysms, and certain medical problems such as polycystic kidney disease, coarctation of the aorta, and high ...