mycotic aneurysm en · NOUN
Etymology
Mildly confusingly, named for mushroom-shaped instances, not for fungal pathogens as the term seems to suggest etymonically; for more, see Wikipedia at mycotic aneurysm § History.
Meanings
- An aneurysm in which an infectious agent, usually bacteria, grows through the wall of a blood vessel. It leads to an irreversible dilatation of an artery due to destruction of the vessel wall by infection.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mycotic aneurysms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |