Intracranial Aneurysm (Noun)
Meaning
An aneurysm of a cranial artery.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ruptured intracranial aneurysm was diagnosed after the patient experienced a sudden severe headache.
- An intracranial aneurysm may leak or rupture, resulting in subarachnoid hemorrhage and potential brain damage.
- Intracranial aneurysms are often asymptomatic until they rupture, making early detection challenging.
- Aneurysm clipping is a surgical procedure used to treat an intracranial aneurysm by isolating the affected blood vessel.
- Risk factors for developing an intracranial aneurysm include high blood pressure, smoking, and a family history of aneurysms.