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Alexandra Osilovskiy
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Ballooning or widening of a weak portion of an artery is known as:

A) hemangioma.
B) mitral stenosis.
C) aneurysm.
D) ischemia.

Aneurysm

An abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel, potentially leading to rupture and hemorrhage.

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues and organs.

Hemangioma

A benign tumor made up of blood vessels, often appearing as a red or purple birthmark.

  • Identify factors and conditions leading to heart disease and their symptoms.
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Megan RiveraOct 17, 2024
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