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aneurysms  

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  • An aneurysm is a weakened area of a blood vessel that results in a ballooning or bulging outward of the vessel wall. Aneurysms occur primarily in arteries and can be found anywhere in the body. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Aneurysms]

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