Definitions for varicoseˈvær ɪˌkoʊs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
var•i•coseˈvær ɪˌkoʊs(adj.)
abnormally enlarged or swollen:
a varicose vein.
Category: Pathology
pertaining to or affected with varices.
Category: Pathology
Origin of varicose:
1720–30; < L varicōsus. See varix , -ose1
Princeton's WordNet
varicose(adj)
abnormally swollen or knotty
"varicose veins"
Wiktionary
varicose(Adjective)
abnormally swollen, dilated or knotty
Webster Dictionary
Varicose(adj)
irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers
Varicose(adj)
intended for the treatment of varicose veins; -- said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like
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