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varicose vein

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Definition of varicose vein

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: a vein that is abnormally swollen or made larger or wider
  • He developed varicose veins on his legs in his old age.

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varicose play

  1. : abnormally swollen or dilated

  2. : affected with varicose veins

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vein play

  1. : blood vessel

  2. : any of the vascular bundles forming the framework of a leaf

  3. : any of the thickened cuticular ribs that serve to stiffen the wings of an insect

  1. : to pattern with or as if with veins

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varicose vein

noun

medical Definition of varicose vein

: an abnormal swelling and tortuosity especially of a superficial vein of the legs —usually used in plural

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