Aneurysm (Aneurism)

Aneurysm, also spelled aneurism, is the dilation of artery that leads to fatal rupture of the arterial wall.

More inclusively, aneurysm is known as ectasia, ectasis, and ectasy. For example,

• Atelectasis is the dilation of lungs of newborn
• Bronchiectasis is of bronchial tubes
• Phlebectasia is of vein
• Sialectasis is of the ducts of the salivary glands, especially the parotids
• Telangiectasis is of small blood vessels
• Trichangiectasia is of capillaries

Related:
Brain Aneurysm Foundation

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