varicosity

noun

var·i·cos·i·ty | \ ˌver-ə-ˈkä-sə-tē

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, ˌva-rə\

plural varicosities

Definition of varicosity

1 : varix

2 : the quality or state of being abnormally or markedly swollen or dilated

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varicosity

noun

var·i·cos·i·ty | \ ˌvar-ə-ˈkäs-ət-ē

\

plural varicosities

Medical Definition of varicosity

1 : the quality or state of being abnormally or markedly swollen or dilated

2 : varix

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