aortic aneurysm

noun

Meaning

An abnormal, localized dilation or ballooning of the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Examples

  • Routine ultrasound screening detected a small aortic aneurysm in the patient's abdomen.
  • The surgeon recommended elective repair to prevent the aortic aneurysm from rupturing.

Synonyms: aortic dilation, aortic enlargement, aortic ectasia, aortic bulge