Definitions for varix
ˈvɛər ɪks; ˈvɛər əˌsizvar·ix

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. varixnoun

   abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel

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1. varixnoun

   a varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein

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1. varix

   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.Examples of varices include: Varicose veins, large tortuous veins usually found on legs Sublingual varices Esophageal varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver, also known as oesophageal varicose Gastric varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver Intestinal varices Scrotal varices Vulvar varices Pelvic varices Vesical varices, varicose veins associated with the urinary bladder Rectal varices, which can be similar to external haemorrhoids

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Varixnoun

   a uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein

2. Varixnoun

   one of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells

3. Etymology: [L.]

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1. Varix

   A varix is an anatomical feature of the shell of certain sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs. Gastropods whose shells have varices are primarily families and species within the taxonomic groups Littorinimorpha and Neogastropoda. The varix is a thickened axial ridge in the shell which exists in some families of marine gastropods. A varix is located at intervals around the whorl, and is formed by considerable thickening of the outer lip during a resting stage in the growth of the shell. In other words, in gastropods whose shells have varices, the shells are characterised by episodic growth - the shell grows in spurts, and during the resting phase the varix forms. In many gastropod whose shells have varices, for example the Cassinae, the varix is essentially merely a thickening and swelling of the shell at that point. But in some genera within the family Muricidae, such as Chicoreus, Hexaplex, Pteropurpura and Pterynotus, and also within the genus Biplex, of the family Ranellidae, the varices are characterised by elaborate ruffles, frills or lamellae. Some other genera, for example Murex, are armed with protective spines which may be straight or curved, and which are formed by the varices closing or curling around their axis.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Varix

   vā′riks, n. abnormal dilatation or tortuosity of a vein:—pl. Var′icēs. [L.,—varus, bent.]

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1. • Abnormality

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of varix in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of varix in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=varix
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Varix
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varix
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varix
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=varix
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=varix