varicosity

9.8

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

noun
/ˌværɪˈkɑsɪti/

Specialized

: varicosidad

And we know from EM studies these varicosities basically contain mitochondria that aggregate when you emerge and fix human's tissue.

And we know from EM studies these varicosities basically contain mitochondria that aggregate when you emerge and fix human's tissue.

Examples

Excessive standing can contribute to varicosity, making it essential to take regular breaks.
Of these 34, thirteen patients had visible polyps or nodules, and nine had varicosities.

Academic text (1996)
There was no inguinal lymphadenopathy, varicosities, and all the peripheral pulses were felt.

Academic text (2007)
The patient was diagnosed with varicosity after complaining of pain in her legs.
The doctor explained that varicosity can lead to more serious conditions if left untreated.

Synonyms

varicose vein

vsvaricosity

Specialized

3 3.8

A larger, twisted blood vessel in the leg that bulges

is broader, including nerve swellings not just permanent leg vessel changes

varix

vsvaricosity

Specialized

9.9

A swollen or twisted vein that can bleed

also applies to nerve swelling not only vessel enlargement

Antonyms

normality

13 3.5

A time when things are usual and happen as expected

How Severe

varicosity

Specialized

9.8

varicose vein

Specialized

3 3.8

vascular spider

Specialized

8.7

Surface Forms

varicosity singular

varicosities plural

Morphology

varicosity = varicose (transparent) = varicose + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'varicose', yielding the state or condition 'the state of being varicose'.

Etymology

Varicosity comes from the old Latin word varix, which meant a 'twisted' or 'dilated' vein and appears in the English word varicose as in 'varicose veins'. So a varicosity is a swollen or enlarged vein (a bulging, twisted area), which explains its modern medical meaning.