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varico-

  1. a combining form meaning “varix,” “varicose vein,” used in the formation of compound words:

    varicocele.

varico-

combining_form

  1. indicating a varix or varicose veins

    varicotomy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of varico-1

< Latin varic- (stem of varix ) + -o-. See varix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of varico-1

from Latin varix, varic- distended vein

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