varix

unregelmäßiger Plural

An abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel, often associated with conditions such as varicose veins.

• 🇩🇪Ein abnormal erweiterter oder gewundener Blut- oder Lymphgefäß, oft im Zusammenhang mit Zuständen wie Krampfadern.

1. Abnormally enlarged blood vessel C1 formal medical

   An abnormally dilated, twisted, or lengthened blood vessel, most commonly a vein, often found in the legs.

   • The surgeon treated the patient's painful varix in the leg.
   • A varix can sometimes rupture and cause internal bleeding.
   • Prolonged standing is a known risk factor for developing a varix.

   🇩🇪Krampfader

   Synonyme: varicose veinvaricosity

2. Enlarged lymphatic vessel C2 formal medical

   An abnormal dilation of a lymphatic vessel, which can occur due to obstruction or other pathological conditions.

   • Lymphangiography revealed a varix in the patient's lymphatic system.
   • A lymphatic varix may present as a soft, compressible swelling.
   • The condition is often associated with chronic inflammation or infection.

   🇩🇪Erweitertes Lymphgefäß

   Synonyme: lymphangiectasialymphangiectasis

• varices plural form
• varices' possessive plural form
• varix's possessive singular form