VARIX


Meaning of VARIX in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈva-riks ]

noun

( plural var·i·ces ˈva-rə-ˌsēz)

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin varic-, varix

Date: 14th century

: an abnormally dilated and lengthened vein, artery, or lymph vessel ; especially : a varicose vein

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