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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.
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Noun | 1. | 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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