See Also: saccular aneurysm(medicine)
Aneurysm, saccular(health)
saccular(medicine)
saccular(dictionary)
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saccular nerve(medicine)
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saccular spot(medicine)
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Aneurysm, saccular (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 saccular aneurysm resembles a small sack. From the Latin ""sacculus"" meaning a small pouch. A berry aneurysm is typically saccular.