ˈvarəˌkōs, ˈver- adjective
Etymology: Latin varicosus full of dilated veins, from varic-, varix dilated vein + -osus -ose; probably akin to Latin varus pimple, verruca wart — more at wart
1.
a. also var·i·cosed -st : abnormally swollen or dilated
varicose veins
varicose lymph vessels
b. : causing abnormal swelling
varicose stasis
2. : of, relating to, or exhibiting varices
varicose mollusks
puffy and varicose men — C.W.Ferguson