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var·i·cose

(văr′ĭ-kōs′)

adj.

1. Abnormally swollen or knotted: varicose veins.

2. Characterized by or resulting from varicose veins: a varicose ulcer.

[Latin varicōsus, from varix, varic-, swollen vein.]

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varicose

(ˈværɪˌkəʊs)

adj

(Pathology) of or resulting from varicose veins: a varicose ulcer.

[C18: from Latin varicōsus, from varix]

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var•i•cose

(ˈvær ɪˌkoʊs)

adj.

1. abnormally enlarged or swollen: a varicose vein.

2. pertaining to or affected with varices.

[1720–30; < Latin varicōsus. See varix, -ose¹]

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Adj.

varicose - abnormally swollen or knotty; "varicose veins"

unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"

Translations

var·i·cose

a. varicoso-a, rel. a las várices o que se les asemeja;

___ veins → venas ___ -s.

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varicose

adj varicoso; — vein vena varicosa

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