varicosis

[ var-i-koh-sis ]
/ ˌvær ɪˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology.

the formation of a varix or varices.
varicosity.

Origin of varicosis

From New Latin; see origin at varix, -osis

Words nearby varicosis

varicose, varicose aneurysm, varicose ulcer, varicose vein, varicose veins, varicosis, varicosity, varicotomy, varicula, varicule, varied

British Dictionary definitions for varicosis

varicosis
/ (ˌværɪˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun

pathol any condition characterized by distension of the veins

Word Origin for varicosis

C18: from New Latin, from Latin: varix

Medical definitions for varicosis

varicosis
[ văr′ĭ-kō′sĭs ]

n. pl. var•i•co•ses (-sēz)

The condition of being varicose.
Formation of varices.