Varicose vein


varicose vein n.

An abnormally dilated or swollen vein.

varicose veins The condition of having abnormally dilated or swollen veins, especially in the legs.

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  • Varicosis

    noun, Pathology. 1. the formation of a varix or varices. 2. varicosity. noun 1. (pathol) any condition characterized by distension of the veins varicosis var·i·co·sis (vār’ĭ-kō’sĭs) n. pl. var·i·co·ses (-sēz) The condition of being varicose. Formation of varices.

  • Varicosities

    noun, plural varicosities. Pathology. 1. the state or condition of being varicose. 2. varix (def 1). noun (pathol) (pl) -ties 1. the state, condition, or quality of being varicose 2. an abnormally distended vein varicosity var·i·cos·i·ty (vār’ĭ-kŏs’ĭ-tē) n. Varicosis. A varicose enlargement or swelling.

  • Varicosity

    noun, plural varicosities. Pathology. 1. the state or condition of being varicose. 2. varix (def 1). noun (pathol) (pl) -ties 1. the state, condition, or quality of being varicose 2. an abnormally distended vein varicosity var·i·cos·i·ty (vār’ĭ-kŏs’ĭ-tē) n. Varicosis. A varicose enlargement or swelling.

  • Varicotomy

    noun, plural varicotomies. 1. surgical removal of a varicose vein. noun (pl) -mies 1. surgical excision of a varicose vein varicotomy var·i·cot·o·my (vār’ĭ-kŏt’ə-mē) n. Surgical removal of varicose veins.


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