Preferred Term:
aneurysm
Definition:
Pathological outpouching or sac-like dilatation in the wall of any blood vessel or the heart. It indicates a thin and weakened area in the wall which may later rupture. Aneurysms are classified by location, etiology, or other characteristics.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/8841
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