varicose

[ var-i-kohs ]

adjective

1. abnormally or unusually enlarged or swollen:

   a varicose vein.

2. relating to or affected with varices, which often affect the superficial portions of the lower limbs.

varicose

/ ˈværɪˌkəʊs /

adjective

1. of or resulting from varicose veins

   a varicose ulcer

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicose¹

First recorded in 1720–30; from Latin varicōsus “having varicose veins”; varix, -ose ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of varicose¹

C18: from Latin varicōsus, from varix

Example Sentences

“Anyone who suffers from hypertension, Rheumatoid Arthritis, bone fractures, swelling, varicose veins, or any autoimmune or muscular disorder should consult with their doctor before using a massage gun,” he says.

From Popular-Science

Alas, in my modest experience over the past 40 years, chefs are like most men, but with varicose veins and impossible hours.

From The Daily Beast

Varicose veins are the enlarged veins which occur on the limbs of a great many elderly people.

From Project Gutenberg

But my mother identified the legs past mistake, by a mole on the left calf and a varicose vein on the right.

From Project Gutenberg

Varicose veins, o′-pat, are not uncommon on the calves of both men and women.

From Project Gutenberg

Often a cross-hatched marking is put over goiter, varicose veins, and other permanent swellings or enlargements.

From Project Gutenberg

In the most aggravated cases surgical operation will cure varicose veins.

From Project Gutenberg