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A localized dilatation of an artery which may rupture is known as?
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an aneurysm
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What is localized scleroderma?
Localized scleroderma-- Thickening of the skin from overproduction of collagen. The type known as localized scleroderma mainly affects the skin.
Widening the cervix and scraping the lining of the uterus?
This procedure is known as a D&C (dilatation and curettage).
The artery in the upper arm is known as the what artery?
brachial
Reflection of artery?
Reflection of artery is known as a wave reflection.
What is a Carotid artery aneurysm?
An aneurysm is a sac-like widening of an artery, usually due to weak artery walls. The carotid artery is an artery in the neck going to the head. An aneurysm in a carotid artery is known as a carotid artery aneurysm.
What artery serving the kidney?
i think its renal :| i think its renal :| i think its renal :|
An occlusion of a coronary artery is known as?
coronary embolism
The artery that supplies blood to the breast is the?
The Internal Thoracic Artery (ITA) also known as the Internal Mammary Artery supplies arterial blood flow to the chest well and breasts. The ITA is fed by the Subclavian Artery.
What is atrumatic rupture?
In adults, ruptured spleens may have been preceded by conditions causing rapid splenic enlargement.In a very few cases the spleen may be injured by a spell of violent coughing. This type of rupture is known as an atraumatic rupture.
The cells of the heart are supplied with blood via the?
The cells of the heart are supplied with blood through the hearts own artery. The artery that supplies the heart blood is known as the coronary artery.
What is the medical term meaning localized area of necrosis by an interruption of the blood supply?
A localized area of necrosis caused by an interruption of the blood supply is an infarction. For instance, a myocardial infarction is a localized area of necrosis in the heart muscle. An MI is commonly known as a heart attack.
What is also known as a bleed occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks?
It's called cerebral hemorrhage, the previous answer "cerebral aneurysm" refers to a dilation of a portion of an artery, the muscular tissue is thinner than a normal artery, so it's prone to rupture and can cause cerebral hemorrhage. I think the answer they are looking for is a hemorrhagic stroke. Both terms can be used interchangeably.
