About The Word Varicose
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Varicose
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What's The Definition Of Varicose?
[adj] abnormally swollen or knotty; "varicose veins"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Varicose: unhealthy Related Terms | Find terms related to Varicose: See Also | Varicose In Webster's Dictionary \Var"i*cose`\ (?; 277), a. [L. varicosus, from varix,
-icis, a dilated vein; cf. varus bent, stretched, crooked.]
1. Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or
containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to
varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a
varicose vein; varicose ulcers.
2. (Med.) Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; --
said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.
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