varico-

a combining form meaning “varix,” “varicose vein,” used in the formation of compound words: varicocele.
Also especially before a vowel, varic-.

Origin of varico-

< Latin varic- (stem of varix) + -o-. See varix

Words nearby varico-

varicellate, varicelliform, varicelloid, varices, variciform, varico-, varicoblepharon, varicocele, varicocelectomy, varicography, varicoid

British Dictionary definitions for varico-

varico-

before a vowel varic-

combining form

indicating a varix or varicose veins varicotomy

Word Origin for varico-

from Latin varix, varic- distended vein

Medical definitions for varico-

varico-

pref.

Varix; varicose:varicocele.