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varix

noun
var·​ix | \ ˈver-iks How to pronounce varix (audio) , ˈva-riks\
plural varices\ ˈver-​É™-​ËŒsÄ“z How to pronounce varices (audio) , ˈva-​rÉ™-​ \

Definition of varix

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

Examples of varix in a Sentence

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 Often caused by cirrhosis, esophageal varices develop when the liver can’t handle as much blood as normal because of scarring. — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "Ben Davis teacher must 'get sicker' before he can get new liver," 4 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of varix

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for varix

Middle English, borrowed from Latin varic-, varix, probably derivative from the stem of varus "inflamed spot on the skin, pimple"; akin to Lithuanian vìras "tapeworm larva, pimple," Old High German werra "varicose vein," Old English wearr "callosity"

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varix

noun
var·​ix | \ ˈvar-iks How to pronounce varix (audio) \
plural varices\ ˈvar-​É™-​ËŒsÄ“z How to pronounce varices (audio) \

Medical Definition of varix

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

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