aortic aneurysm

noun

UK/eɪˌɔː.tɪk ˈæn.jə.rɪ.zᵊm/
US/eɪˌɔːr.t̬ɪk ˈæn.jɚ.ɪ.zᵊm/

Definitions of aortic aneurysm noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)medical(醫學)

    Aortic aneurysm refers to a dangerous swelling of the wall of the aorta, which is the body's largest artery.

    大動脈瘤

    • Patients with a ruptured aortic aneurysm often have a very low survival rate.

      主動脈瘤破裂的患者通常存活率非常低。

    • The doctor advised him to have regular check-ups to monitor for the development of an aortic aneurysm.

      醫生建議他定期檢查以監測主動脈瘤的發展。

    • Aortic aneurysms often present no obvious symptoms in their early stages.

      主動脈瘤在早期通常沒有明顯的症狀。