noun
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the state, condition, or quality of being varicose
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an abnormally distended vein
Etymology
Origin of varicosity
Example Sentences
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Anything that increases pressure within the veins combines with the existing vein problem to cause pooling of blood and bulging of the vein walls to form what are called varicosities, he said.
From New York Times
Aëtius' treatment of the subject of varicosities is quite complete in its suggestions.
From Project Gutenberg
Morbid Anatomy.—In the lower extremity the varicosity most commonly affects the vessels of the great saphena system; less frequently those of the small saphena system.
From Project Gutenberg
He describes the enlargement of the veins that follows, the actual varicosities, and the dusky or livid redness of the parts which seem to be soft, but are really very hard.
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The amount of discomfort bears no direct proportion to the extent of the varicosity.
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