varicose vein

noun

Definition of varicose vein

medical

: 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 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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