varicosity

noun

var·​i·​cos·​i·​ty ˌver-ə-ˈkä-sə-tē 

ˌva-rə

plural varicosities

1

: varix

2

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

Word History

Etymology

varicose + -ity

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for varicosity

• animosity
• curiosity
• generosity
• grandiosity
• nebulosity
• reciprocity
• tortuosity
• tuberosity
• virtuosity
• atrocity
• ferocity
• monstrosity

Medical Definition

varicosity

noun

var·​i·​cos·​i·​ty ˌvar-ə-ˈkäs-ət-ē 

plural varicosities

1

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

2

: varix