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varicose — [var′ə kōs΄] adj. [L varicosus < varix (gen. varicis), VARIX] 1. abnormally and irregularly swollen or dilated [varicose veins] 2. resulting from varicose veins [varicose ulcer] … English World dictionary
varicose — adj. Varicose is used with these nouns: ↑vein … Collocations dictionary
varicose — adj. [L. varix, dilation] Bearing a varix or varices … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
varicose — adj. (esp. of the veins of the legs) affected by a condition causing them to become dilated and swollen. Derivatives: varicosity n. Etymology: L varicosus f. VARIX … Useful english dictionary
varicose — Relating to, affected with, or characterized by varices or varicosis. * * * var·i·cose var ə .kōs also var·i·cosed .kōst adj 1) abnormally swollen or dilated <varicose lymph vessels> 2) affected with varicose veins <a patient with… … Medical dictionary
varicose — /var i kohs /, adj. 1. abnormally or unusually enlarged or swollen: a varicose vein. 2. pertaining to or affected with varices, which often affect the superficial portions of the lower limbs. [1720 30; < L varicosus suffering from varicose veins … Universalium
varicose — var·i·cose || værɪkəʊs adj. swollen, enlarged; having varicose veins; pertaining to the treatment of varicose veins … English contemporary dictionary
varicose — var•i•cose [[t]ˈvær ɪˌkoʊs[/t]] adj. 1) pat abnormally enlarged or swollen: a varicose vein[/ex] 2) pat pertaining to or affected with varices • Etymology: 1720–30; < L varicōsus. See varix, ose I … From formal English to slang
close adv — varicose adj … English expressions
very adv — ivory n, varicose adj … English expressions
