Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (pronunciation: ab-dom-uh-nl ao-rt-ik an-yuh-rih-zuhm) is a medical condition characterized by an enlargement or bulge that develops in the part of the Aorta that is located in the Abdomen.
Etymology
The term "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm" is derived from the Greek words "abdomen" meaning belly, "aortē" meaning main artery, and "aneurysma" meaning dilation.
Definition
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal diameter. They usually cause no symptoms except when ruptured. Occasionally, abdominal, back, or leg pain may occur.
Related Terms
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
- Aneurysm: An excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.
- Abdomen: The part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly.
- Rupture: Break or burst suddenly.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Wikipedia's article - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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