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varicosis

American  
[var-i-koh-sis] / ˌvær ɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. the formation of a varix or varices.

  2. varicosity.

varicosis British  
/ ˌværɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. pathol any condition characterized by distension of the veins

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Etymology

Origin of varicosis

From New Latin; varix, -osis

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