varicotomy

American

[var-i-kot-uh-mee] / ˌvær ɪˈkɒt ə mi /

noun

surgical removal of a varicose vein.

varicotomy British

/ ˌværɪˈkɒtəmɪ /

noun

surgical excision of a varicose vein

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varicotomies

plural

Etymology

Origin of varicotomy

varico- + -tomy

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