varicose

[ var-i-kohs ]
/ ˈvær ɪˌkoʊs /

adjective

abnormally or unusually enlarged or swollen: a varicose vein.
pertaining to or affected with varices, which often affect the superficial portions of the lower limbs.

Origin of varicose

First recorded in 1720–30, varicose is from the Latin word varicōsus suffering from varicose veins. See varix, -ose1

Words nearby varicose

varicoid, varicolored, varicoloured, varicomphalus, varicophlebitis, varicose, varicose aneurysm, varicose ulcer, varicose vein, varicose veins, varicosis

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British Dictionary definitions for varicose

varicose
/ (ˈværɪˌkəʊs) /

adjective

of or resulting from varicose veins a varicose ulcer

Word Origin for varicose

C18: from Latin varicōsus, from varix

Medical definitions for varicose

varicose
[ văr′ĭ-kōs′ ]

adj.

Relating to, affected with, or characterized by varices or varicosis.