noun
General Slang
AAA
TRIP-ul-AY · noun · slang
Abdominal aortic aneurysm; a bulge in the main abdominal artery.
0
Definitions
1
A weakened, ballooning section of the aorta in the abdomen that can rupture catastrophically. Often pronounced 'triple-A.'
“Pulsatile mass and back pain — get imaging for a AAA.”
by community
0
AAA In A Sentence
Pulsatile mass and back pain — get imaging for a AAA.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'abdominal aortic aneurysm.'
Variants
triple-A
People Also Ask
What does AAA stand for?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm — a weakened, ballooning section of the aorta in the abdomen. It's usually said aloud as 'triple-A.'
Why is a AAA dangerous?
A large or expanding aneurysm can rupture, causing massive internal bleeding that is often fatal without emergency surgery.
What are warning signs of a AAA?
A pulsating mass in the abdomen and sudden back or abdominal pain can signal an aneurysm at risk of rupture.
Comments 0