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varicotomy

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

noun

plural

varicotomies

  1. surgical removal of a varicose vein.

varicotomy British  
/ ˌværɪˈkɒtəmɪ /

noun

  1. surgical excision of a varicose vein

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Etymology

Origin of varicotomy

varico- + -tomy

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