varicose veins

British  

plural noun

1. a condition in which the superficial veins, esp of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods

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varicose veins Scientific  

/ văr′ĭ-kōs′ /

1. Abnormally prominent and swollen veins, especially in the legs.

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Example Sentences

And the more Sue disrespects the week on/week off balance, the more Elisabeth will suffer varicose veins, thinning, graying hair, sagging breasts, and other indignities of aging.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2024

Foam mixed with medications is already used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, wounds on the skin and even hair loss.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

Wooden removing his own shoes and socks for a demonstration, revealing varicose veins from lower leg to foot along with hammertoes, killed the remainder of the excitement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2024

Herbalists recommend calendula lotions, creams, and ointments for chapped skin, eczema, minor cuts and burns, diaper rash, insect bites, hemorrhoids, athlete’s foot, and varicose veins.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

Lina wrapped her legs in putties to prevent varicose veins.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides