Aneurysmal

/ˌænəˈrɪzməl/ adjective

Relating to or affected by an aneurysm, which is a bulge or weakening in an artery wall that can burst and cause dangerous bleeding.

From aneurysm (from Greek ana- 'up' + eurynein 'to widen') plus the adjective suffix -al. This is the modern standard spelling, replacing the older 'aneurismal.'

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