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Aneurysm — 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.” * * *… … Medical dictionary
Racemose aneurysm — An aneurysm that looks like a bunch of grapes. * * * a condition in which the blood vessels become dilated, lengthened, and tortuous; called also cirsoid a., cirsoid varix, and diffuse arterial ectasia … Medical dictionary
cirsoid aneurysm — racemose a … Medical dictionary
diffuse arterial ectasia — racemose aneurysm … Medical dictionary
cirsoid varix — racemose aneurysm … Medical dictionary
Palatine uvula — See also: Uvula of cerebellum and Uvula of urinary bladder Uvula Uvula s location in the human mouth Latin uvula palatina … Wikipedia
Hemangioma — A birth irregularity where a localized tissue mass grows rich in small blood vessels. Capillary hemangiomas are composed nearly entirely of tiny capillary vessels. Cavernous hemangiomas are composed of blood filled "lakes" and channels … Medical dictionary
arterial varix — a racemose aneurysm or varicose artery … Medical dictionary
