varicotomy

[ var-i-kot-uh-mee ]

noun

, plural var·i·cot·o·mies.

1. surgical removal of a varicose vein.

varicotomy

/ ˌværɪˈkɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical excision of a varicose vein

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicotomy¹

varico- + -tomy