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var⋅i⋅co⋅sis

[var-i-koh-sis]
–noun Pathology.
1. the formation of a varix or varices.
2. varicosity.

Origin:
< NL; see varix, -osis
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var·i·co·sis   (vār'ĭ-kō'sĭs)   
n.   pl. var·i·co·ses (-sēz)
  1. The condition of being varicose.

  2. Formation of varices.

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Main Entry: var·i·co·sis
Pronunciation: "var-&-'kO-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural var·i·co·ses /-"sEz/
: the condition of being varicose or of having varicose vessels
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varicosis var·i·co·sis (vār'ĭ-kō'sĭs)
n. pl. var·i·co·ses (-sēz)

  1. The condition of being varicose.

  2. Formation of varices.

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