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Aneurysm, Dissecting

Medical Definition: Splitting or dissection of an arterial wall by blood entering through an intimal tear or by interstitial hemorrhage. It is most common in the aorta.
Guide Notes: most commonly of aortic aneurysms but when aortic coord IM with AORTIC ANEURYSM (IM); for other arteries, coord IM with specific artery or precoord artery/diseases term (IM)
Previously Indexed: Aneurysm (1966-1976),Aortic Aneurysm (1966-1976)

Aneurysm, Dissecting Medical Definitions and Terms

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