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varix
n.
enlarged and elongated vein, varicose vein
Varices
A
varix (pl.
varices) is an abnormally dilated vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the
venous system, but may also occur in
arterial or
lymphatic vessels.
varix
Noun
1. abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel
(hypernym) abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition
(hyponym) varicosity
Varix
(n.)
One of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells.
(n.)
A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Varix
An enlarged and convoluted vein, artery or lymphatic vessel.
