varicosity

varicosity
/var'i kos"i tee/, n., pl. varicosities. Pathol.
1. the state or condition of being varicose.
2. varix (def. 1).
[1835-45; VARICOSE + -ITY]

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  • varicosity — n. state of being varicose, condition of being enlarged or swollen …   English contemporary dictionary

  • varicosity — var·i·cos·i·ty …   English syllables

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