varicose veins

British  

plural noun

1. a condition in which the superficial veins, esp of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods

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varicose veins Scientific  

/ văr′ĭ-kōs′ /

1. Abnormally prominent and swollen veins, especially in the legs.

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Example Sentences

“Travelers who have a history of varicose veins, family or personal history of deep vein thrombosis should wear compression stockings when traveling,” Ombrellino says.

From Washington Post

There’s a puerile focus on their body parts: breasts, varicose veins, feet.

From New York Times

There are medicines available for women, which can reduce pain and the size of the varicose veins.

From BBC

That means operations for the likes of hips, knees, cataracts and varicose veins can be performed on sites at speed and uninterrupted in order to cut through the waiting lists.

From BBC

Since December 2018 all planned surgeries for cataracts and varicose veins have taken place in new elective care centres in a bid to help reduce waiting times for these procedures.

From BBC