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What is aneurysmal dilatation of the aorta ?
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Aneurysm: Ballooning of the aorta more than one and half times normal size . In abdominal aorta where it's most common location usually above 3 cm in diameter is called abdominal aortic aneurysm or aaa.
Answered 1/27/2020
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