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aortic aneurysm

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Noun1.aortic aneurysm - an aneurysm of the aorta
aneurism, aneurysm - a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm - an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension


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Routine mass screening of men over 65 for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can reduce mortality, according to Danish researchers.
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