aneurism

pronunciation

How to pronounce aneurism in British English: UK ['ænjəˌrɪzəm]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    a cardiovascular disease characterized by a sac-like widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall

Word Origin

aneurism (n.)
the less correct, but more popular, spelling of aneurysm (q.v.), by influence of words in -ism. The -y- is etymologically correct; the spelling with -i- suggests a meaning "nervelessness."

Example

1. The taxi driver had a brain aneurism . He was dying .
2. Embolism of the aneurism inside skull treats technical progress .
3. Do you ever think what you can hold if you get aneurism or breast cancer as you are absorbed in pursuing such things ?

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