aneurysm

noun

an·​eu·​rysm ˈan-yə-ˌri-zəm 

variants or less commonly aneurism

: an abnormal blood-filled bulge of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from weakening (as from disease) of the vessel wall

aneurysmal

ˌan-yə-ˈriz-məl 

adjective

Examples of aneurysm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But five years after Sante Kimes was released from prison, his father died of an aneurysm. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024

When Jack Thornton sold his interest to Robert after suffering an aneurysm in 1970, Robert expanded the restaurant, more than doubling its capacity. —John Dolen, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2024

According to the company, the scans identified potentially serious conditions in 1 percent of that cohort, including aortic aneurysms, severe diabetes, and skin cancer. —João Medeiros, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024

Laura died of a brain aneurysm in 2014 On Aug. 6, 2014, Martha announced on her blog that Laura had died of a massive brain aneurysm. —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Greek aneurysma, from aneurynein to dilate, from ana- + eurynein to stretch, from eurys wide — more at eury-

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

aneurysm

noun

an·​eu·​rysm

variants also aneurism

ˈan-yə-ˌriz-əm 

: an abnormal blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from disease of the vessel wall

aneurysmal adjective

also aneurismal

ˌan-yə-ˈriz-məl 

aneurysmally

-ē 

adverb