Aneurism
Pronunciation : An"eu*rism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. (Med.)
Definition : Defn: A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an artery. [Written also aneurysm.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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