varicosis

[ var-i-koh-sis ]

nounPathology.

the formation of a varix or varices.
varicosity.

Origin of varicosis

From New Latin; see origin at varix, -osis

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British Dictionary definitions for varicosis

varicosis

/ (ˌværɪˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun

pathol any condition characterized by distension of the veins

Origin of varicosis

C18: from New Latin, from Latin: varix

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