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  1. aneurysm
    an abnormal bulge caused by weakening of an artery wall
    A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is an abnormal bulging outward of one of the arteries in the brain.
  2. intracranial
    within the skull
    A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is an abnormal bulging outward of one of the arteries in the brain.
  3. hemorrhagic
    of or relating to a hemorrhage
    Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured brain aneurysm can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, brain damage and death.
  4. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
    Brain aneurysms are often discovered when they rupture, causing bleeding into the brain or the space closely surrounding the brain called the subarachnoid space, causing a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  5. hemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    Brain aneurysms are often discovered when they rupture, causing bleeding into the brain or the space closely surrounding the brain called the subarachnoid space, causing a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  6. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
    A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is an abnormal bulging outward of one of the arteries in the brain.
  7. brain damage
    injury to the brain that impairs its functions
    Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured brain aneurysm can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, brain damage and death.
  8. incidence
    the relative frequency of occurrence of something
    Incidence Rates of Brain Aneurysms
    • Approximately 0.2 to 3 percent of people with a brain aneurysm may suffer from bleeding per year
    • The annual incidence of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the U.S. exceeds 30,000 people.
  9. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
    Incidence Rates of Brain Aneurysms
    • Approximately 0.2 to 3 percent of people with a brain aneurysm may suffer from bleeding per year
    • The annual incidence of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the U.S. exceeds 30,000 people.
  10. cerebral
    of or relating to the brain
    A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is an abnormal bulging outward of one of the arteries in the brain.
  11. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
    A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral or intracranial aneurysm, is an abnormal bulging outward of one of the arteries in the brain.
  12. approximately
    imprecise but fairly close to correct
    Incidence Rates of Brain Aneurysms
    • Approximately 0.2 to 3 percent of people with a brain aneurysm may suffer from bleeding per year
    • The annual incidence of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the U.S. exceeds 30,000 people.
  13. ratio
    relation with respect to comparative quantity or magnitude
    Of those who survive, about half suffer some permanent neurological deficit
    • Brain aneurysms can occur in people of all ages, but are most commonly detected in those ages 35 to 60
    • Women are actually more likely to get a brain aneurysm than men, with a ratio of 3:2
  14. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
    Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured brain aneurysm can lead to a hemorrhagic stroke, brain damage and death.
  15. permanent
    continuing or enduring without marked change in status
    The main goals of treatment once an aneurysm has ruptured are to stop the bleeding and potential permanent damage to the brain and to reduce the risk of recurrence.
  16. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    Learn more about treatment options for a brain aneurysm.
  17. detected
    perceived or discerned
    Of those who survive, about half suffer some permanent neurological deficit
    • Brain aneurysms can occur in people of all ages, but are most commonly detected in those ages 35 to 60
    • Women are actually more likely to get a brain aneurysm than men, with a ratio of 3:2
  18. deficit
    an amount that is less than expected or required
    Of those who survive, about half suffer some permanent neurological deficit
    • Brain aneurysms can occur in people of all ages, but are most commonly detected in those ages 35 to 60
    • Women are actually more likely to get a brain aneurysm than men, with a ratio of 3:2
  19. survive
    continue in existence after
    Of those who survive, about half suffer some permanent neurological deficit
    • Brain aneurysms can occur in people of all ages, but are most commonly detected in those ages 35 to 60
    • Women are actually more likely to get a brain aneurysm than men, with a ratio of 3:2
  20. potential
    existing in possibility
    The main goals of treatment once an aneurysm has ruptured are to stop the bleeding and potential permanent damage to the brain and to reduce the risk of recurrence.
  21. detect
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    Of those who survive, about half suffer some permanent neurological deficit
    • Brain aneurysms can occur in people of all ages, but are most commonly detected in those ages 35 to 60
    • Women are actually more likely to get a brain aneurysm than men, with a ratio of 3:2
  22. reduce
    make smaller
    The main goals of treatment once an aneurysm has ruptured are to stop the bleeding and potential permanent damage to the brain and to reduce the risk of recurrence.
Created on 十二月 13, 2010 (updated 十二月 13, 2010)

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