varix

/ˈvɛrɪks/
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Other forms: varices

Definitions of varix
  1. noun
    abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel
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    types:
    varicosity
    varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous
    varicose vein
    a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs
    type of:
    abnormalcy, abnormality
    an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
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