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Definition:

An annurism is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal widening or bulging of a blood vessel wall. It is commonly caused by weakness in the blood vessel wall or atherosclerosis, and can lead to potentially life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.

Noun - Medical Sense:

- An annurism can occur in any blood vessel, but is most commonly found in arteries, particularly in the brain (cerebral annurism) and the aorta (aortic annurism).

- Example sentence: "The patient was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe headaches, as they were concerned it might be a result of an annurism in the brain."

Noun - Popular Sense:

- In popular usage, annurism is often mistakenly used instead of "aneurysm," the correct spelling of the medical term.

- Example sentence: "While discussing his health scare with his friends, John mentioned that he was relieved to find out it wasn't an annurism, but rather a minor heart arrhythmia."

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