varicosis

[ var-i-koh-sis ]

/ ˌvær ɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

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noun Pathology.

the formation of a varix or varices.

varicosity.

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Origin of varicosis

From New Latin; see origin at varix, -osis

Words nearby varicosis

varicose, varicose aneurysm, varicose ulcer, varicose vein, varicose veins, varicosis, varicosity, varicotomy, varicula, varicule, varied

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British Dictionary definitions for varicosis

varicosis

/ (ˌværɪˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun

pathol any condition characterized by distension of the veins

Word Origin for varicosis

C18: from New Latin, from Latin: varix

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Medical definitions for varicosis

varicosis

[ văr′ĭ-kō′sĭs ]

n. pl. var•i•co•ses (-sēz)

The condition of being varicose.

Formation of varices.