any condition characterized by distension of the veins
Word origin
C18
varicosis in American English
(ˌværəˈkoʊsɪs)
noun
a varicose condition of the veins
Word origin
ModL: see varico- & -osis
Examples of 'varicosis' in a sentence
varicosis
Gastric varicosis due to portal hypertension can also be held responsible for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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