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Definition:
An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery, related to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. Some common locations for aneurysms include:
Aorta (the major artery from the heart; see abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoracic aortic aneurysm)
Brain (cerebral aneurysm)
Leg (Popliteal artery aneurysm)
Intestine (Mesenteric artery aneurysm)
Splenic artery aneurysm"