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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. cardiovascular diseases
  5. vascular diseases
  6. aneurysm
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. cardiovascular diseases
  5. vascular diseases
  6. aneurysm

Preferred term

aneurysm

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Pathological outpouching or sac-like dilatation in the wall of any blood vessel or the heart. It indicates a thin and weakened area in the wall which may later rupture. Aneurysms are classified by location, etiology, or other characteristics.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/8841

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