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varicose
adjective var·i·cose \ˈva-rə-ˌkōs\
Definition of VARICOSE
1
: abnormally swollen or dilated <varicose veins>
2
: affected with varicose veins <varicose legs>
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var·i·cose also var·i·cosed \-ˌkōst\
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Origin of VARICOSE
Latin varicosus full of dilated veins, from varic-, varix dilated vein
First Known Use: circa 1730
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varicose
adjective var·i·cose \ˈvar-ə-ˌkōs\
Medical Definition of VARICOSE
1
: abnormally swollen or dilated <varicose lymph vessels>
2
: affected with varicose veins <a patient with varicose legs>
Variants of VARICOSE
var·i·cose also var·i·cosed \-ˌkōst\
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