varix

[ vair-iks ]
/ ˈvɛər ɪks /

noun, plural var·i·ces [vair-uh-seez] /ˈvɛər əˌsiz/.

Also called varicosity. Pathology. a permanent abnormal dilation and lengthening of a vein, usually accompanied by some tortuosity; a varicose vein.
Zoology. a ridgelike mark or scar on the surface of a shell at a former position of the lip of the aperture.

Origin of varix

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: varicose vein

Words nearby varix

variscite, varisized, varistor, varitype, varityper, varix, varlet, varletry, varley loop, varmint, varmus

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British Dictionary definitions for varix

varix
/ (ˈvɛərɪks) /

noun plural varices (ˈværɪˌsiːz)

pathol
  1. a tortuous dilated veinSee varicose veins
  2. Also called: arterial varix, varix lymphaticus a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel

Word Origin for varix

C15: from Latin

Medical definitions for varix

varix
[ văr′ĭks ]

n. pl. var•i•ces (-ĭ-sēz′)

An abnormally dilated or swollen vein, artery, or lymph vessel.