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varix

varix

9.9
A swollen or twisted vein that can bleed
  • noun
  • /ˈverɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : variz
  • The doctor explained that a varix is an enlarged vein that can cause discomfort.

Examples

  • The size of the duodenal varix was unchanged at follow-up endoscopies.

    Academic text (2007)

  • A diagnosis of variceal bleeding was made if varices were actively bleeding, or if there was a clot on a varix, or if no other possible origin of the bleed could be found.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Patients with varix often experience swelling in their legs due to blood pooling.

  • The surgeon recommended treatment for the varix to prevent further complications.

Synonyms

varicose vein
vsvarix
  • Specialized
3 3.8

A larger, twisted blood vessel in the leg that bulges

is broader, applying to any enlarged or twisted vein or lymphatic vessel
varicosity
vsvarix
  • Specialized
9.8

An abnormal swelling of a vein, sometimes of a nerve, often in the leg or esophagus

emphasizes vessels that are both enlarged and twisted rather than only swollen

Surface Forms

varix singular
varices plural

Etymology

Varix comes from the Latin word varix, which meant a 'twisted' or 'swollen' vein. It is the same root as varicose, so a varix is an enlarged, often twisted vein, which is why doctors use this word for those swollen vessels.