Varix (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural var·i·ces [vair-uh-seez]. /ˈvɛər əˌsiz/.
  1. a permanent abnormal dilation and lengthening of a vein, usually accompanied by some tortuosity; a varicose vein.
  2. a ridgelike mark or scar on the surface of a shell at a former position of the lip of the aperture.
noun plural varices (ˈværɪˌsiːz)
  1. pathol
    • a tortuous dilated vein
    • a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel
Varix (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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