aortomalaxis

[/ɒrtoʊmælˈæk.sɪs/]

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of degeneration or aneurysmal dilation of the aorta.

“The patient was diagnosed with aortomalaxis, which required immediate surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • aortic aneurysm
  • aortopathy

Antonyms

  • aortic constriction
  • aortocele