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Definition of Varicose

1. Adjective. Abnormally swollen or knotty. "Varicose veins"

Definition of Varicose

1. a. 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. a. 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.

Definition of Varicose

1. Adjective. abnormally swollen, dilated or knotty ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Varicose

1. abnormally swollen or dilated [adj]

Medical Definition of Varicose

1. 1. Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fibre; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers. 2. Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; said of elastic stockings, bandages. And the like. Origin: L. Varicosus, from varix, -icis, a dilated vein; cf. Varus bent, stretched, crooked. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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