varicose
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adjective \ˈva-rə-ˌkōs\Definition of VARICOSE
1
: abnormally swollen or dilated <varicose veins>
2
: affected with varicose veins <varicose legs>
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var·i·cose also var·i·cosed \-ˌkōst\
Origin of VARICOSE
Latin varicosus full of dilated veins, from varic-, varix dilated vein
First Known Use: circa 1730
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adjective \ˈvar-ə-ˌkōs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of VARICOSE
1
: abnormally swollen or dilated <varicose lymph vessels>
2
: affected with varicose veins <a patient with varicose legs>
Variants of VARICOSE
var·i·cose also var·i·cosed \-ˌkōst\ (audio pronunciation)
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