How do you spell Aneurysm?
Correct spelling
aneurysm
Remember the Y from Greek 'eurys' (wide) - it's an-EUR-Y-sm, not aneurism
Why is aneurysm spelled this way?
From Greek aneurysma, a widening. ANA (up) + EURYS (wide). A bulge in a blood vessel wall. Often misspelled 'aneurism' — the y comes from the Greek root eurys.
Common misspellings of aneurysm
aneurismanuerysmaneursymaneurisim
Example
The surgeon successfully repaired the aortic aneurysm before it could rupture.