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varix

/ˈveə.rɪks/

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noun

/ˈveə.rɪks/C2formalmedical
  • ruАномально расширенный или извитой кровеносный или лимфатический сосуд, часто связанный с такими состояниями, как варикозное расширение вен.

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

irregular plural

  1. Abnormally enlarged blood vesselC1formalmedical

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

    ruВарикозное расширение вены

    • 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.

    Synonymsvaricose veinvaricosity

  2. Enlarged lymphatic vesselC2formalmedical

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

    ruРасширенный лимфатический сосуд

    • 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.

    Synonymslymphangiectasialymphangiectasis

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