abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Noun abdominal aortic aneurysm has 1 sense

abdominal aortic aneurysm, AAA - an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
--₁ is a kind of aortic aneurysm

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Definition: An abdominal aortic aneurysm refers to an abnormal enlargement in the lower part of the aorta, the largest blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs.

Senses:

Noun: A medical condition characterized by the weakening and ballooning of the wall of the abdominal aorta.
Noun: The abnormal enlargement itself found in the abdominal aorta.

Usage:

Sense 1:

Medical professionals conduct regular screenings to detect the presence of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

My uncle underwent surgery to repair his abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Patients with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm are at greater risk.

Sense 2:

The ultrasound detected a small abdominal aortic aneurysm in the patient's scan.

You should consult a physician if you experience any symptoms related to an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

The risk of rupture increases as the size of the abdominal aortic aneurysm grows.

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