varicose veins


pl n

a condition in which the superficial veins, esp of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods

Scientific definitions for varicose veins

varicose veins
[ vărĭ-kōs′ ]

Abnormally prominent and swollen veins, especially in the legs.