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varicosity

 
Dictionary: var·i·cos·i·ty
(văr'ĭ-kŏs'ĭ-tē) pronunciation
n., pl., -ties.
  1. Varicosis.
  2. A varicose enlargement or swelling.
  3. The condition of having varicose veins.

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Dental Dictionary: varicosity
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(ver′ikos′itē)
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An abnormal condition characterized by the presence of tortuous, abnormally dilated veins, usually in the legs or the lower trunk; may also appear in the esophagus.

Varicosity. (Neville/Damm/Allen/Bouquot, 2002)

Varicosity. (Neville/Damm/Allen/Bouquot, 2002)

Medical Dictionary: var·i·cos·i·ty
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(văr'ĭ-kŏs'ĭ-tē)
n.
  1. Varicosis.
  2. A varicose enlargement or swelling.
Veterinary Dictionary: varicosity
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1. a varicose condition; the quality or fact of being varicose.
2. a varix, or varicose vein.

WordNet: varicosity
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Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous


 
 

 

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