Aneurysm, arterial
An aneurysm involving an artery.
As opposed to a venous aneurysm or a cardiac aneurysm.
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.