varico-


  1. a combining form meaning “varix,” “varicose vein,” used in the formation of compound words: varicocele.

Origin of varico-

1
<Latin varic- (stem of varix) + -o-. See varix
  • Also especially before a vowel, varic-.

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British Dictionary definitions for varico-

varico-

combining form
  1. indicating a varix or varicose veins: varicotomy

Origin of varico-

1
from Latin varix, varic- distended vein

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