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What is aneurism?
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Aneurysm: Abnormal focal dilatation of vessels.
Answered 11/18/2013
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Ballooning: This term is usually applied to a balloon like segment of a blood vessel, usually an artery.It implies that there is a weakness in the walls that allows them to be pushed out at standard pressures.
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