aneurysm

noun

an·​eu·​rysm ˈan-yə-ˌri-zəm 

variants or less commonly aneurism

: an abnormal blood-filled bulge of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from weakening (as from disease) of the vessel wall

aneurysmal

ˌan-yə-ˈriz-məl 

adjective

Examples of aneurysm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2022, at age 48, Wahl would die suddenly of an aortic aneurysm while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. —Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025

Any aneurysm has the potential to rupture, which can lead to serious complications such as stroke, brain injury, coma or death. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Kim Kardashian revealed she’s been diagnosed with a small brain aneurysm, and seems to have suggested it may be linked to stress. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Health, 25 Oct. 2025

Knowing the family history for aneurysms is important, Arthur added, as it’s recommended to get a screening exam, or MRI, if two close relatives have had them. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek aneurysma, from aneurynein to dilate, from ana- + eurynein to stretch, from eurys wide — more at eury-

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aneurysm

• alyssum
• cataclysm

Medical Definition

aneurysm

noun

an·​eu·​rysm

variants also aneurism

ˈan-yə-ˌriz-əm 

: an abnormal blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from disease of the vessel wall

aneurysmal adjective

also aneurismal

ˌan-yə-ˈriz-məl 

aneurysmally

-ē 

adverb