var·i·cose (v r  -k s )adj. 1. Abnormally swollen or knotted: varicose veins. 2. Relating to or causing unusual swelling. 3. Resembling a varix on the surface of a shell. [Latin varic sus, from varix, varic-, swollen vein.] |
varicose
Adjective
of or resulting from varicose veins: a varicose ulcer [Latin varix a swollen vein]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  varicose - abnormally swollen or knotty; "varicose veins"unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers" |
Translations
varicose [ˈværɪkəus] adj varicose veins → varices fpl
varicose [ˈværɪkəus] adj varicose veins → varici fpl
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