See Also: fusiform aneurysm(medicine)
Aneurysm, fusiform(health)
Fusiform aneurysm(health)
Fusiform(health)
fusiform(dictionary)
Fusiform(medicine)
fusiform cataract(medicine)
fusiform gyrus(medicine)
fusiform layer(medicine)
fusiform muscle(medicine)

Aneurysm, fusiform (health)


"An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word ""aneurysm"" comes from the Greek ""aneurysma"" meaning ""a widening."" A fusiform aneurysm is shaped like a spindle. A fusiform widening of an artery or vein. The word ""fusiform"" comes from the Latin ""fusus"" meaning ""spindle."""