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varicosis

[ var-i-koh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. the formation of a varix or varices.


varicosis

/ ˌværɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. pathol any condition characterized by distension of the veins
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Word History and Origins

Origin of varicosis1

From New Latin; varix, -osis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of varicosis1

C18: from New Latin, from Latin: varix

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