
Meaning of AORTIC ANEURYSM
WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] an aneurysm of the aorta |
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| | See Also: | | aneurysm | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Localised ballooning of the aorta, potentially causing pressure on adjacent structures and liability to rupture. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Dangeous ballooning of the aorta (the main artery leaving the heart) which is caused by disease in the artery's wall. |
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