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var·i·cos·i·ty

 (văr′ĭ-kŏs′ĭ-tē)
n. pl. var·i·cos·i·ties
1. Varicosis.
2. A varicose enlargement or swelling.
3. The condition of having varicose veins.
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varicosity

(ˌværɪˈkɒsɪtɪ)
n, pl -ties
1. (Pathology) the state, condition, or quality of being varicose
2. (Pathology) an abnormally distended vein
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var•i•cos•i•ty

(ˌvær ɪˈkɒs ɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties.
1. the state or condition of being varicose.
2. varix (def. 1).
[1835–45]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.varicosity - varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous
varicose vein - a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs
varix - abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel
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