varicosis

American

[var-i-koh-sis] / ˌvær ɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

the formation of a varix or varices.
varicosity.

varicosis British

/ ˌværɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

pathol any condition characterized by distension of the veins

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Etymology

Origin of varicosis

From New Latin; see origin at varix, -osis

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