varix

[ vair-iks ]

noun

, plural var·i·ces [vair, -, uh, -seez].

1. Also called varicosity. Pathology. a permanent abnormal dilation and lengthening of a vein, usually accompanied by some tortuosity; a varicose vein.
2. Zoology. a ridgelike mark or scar on the surface of a shell at a former position of the lip of the aperture.

varix

/ ˈvɛərɪks /

noun

1. pathol
   1. a tortuous dilated vein See varicose veins
   2. Also calledarterial varixvarix lymphaticus a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of varix¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: varicose vein

Word History and Origins

Origin of varix¹

C15: from Latin

Example Sentences

The VariX, like all the company’s boards, is built with aerospace-grade triaxial carbon fiber instead of fiberglass, which makes it about a third lighter than the average snowboard and adds more stability and pop.

From New York Times

In aneurism and varix a slowing of the blood-current is present, and the intima of the diseased region is frequently in such an abnormal condition that a clotting of the blood readily takes place.

From Project Gutenberg

Aneurysma corporum cavernosorum et varix venae dorsalis penis impotentiae a chirurgo sanabilis causae sunt.

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Varix, vā′riks, n. abnormal dilatation or tortuosity of a vein:—pl.

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Take a Pomegranate, cut it in pieces, and boil it with as much Salt as may be taken up with the Tip of your Fingers, in a Gallon of strong Vinegar; then dip a Spunge in this Vinegar, apply it to the Varix, bind it on, and continue the use of it twice a Day for a Month together.

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