aneurysm
/ˈænjəˌrɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition where a weak spot in the wall of a blood vessel bulges outward, which can be dangerous if it bursts.
- Smoking and high blood pressure increase the risk of developing an aneurysm.
- She was rushed to the hospital after her aneurysm ruptured.
- The doctor discovered an aneurysm in his aorta during a routine scan.