varix

• Vaisseau sanguin ou lymphatique anormalement dilaté et tortueux, souvent associé à des affections telles que les varices veineuses.

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

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1. Abnormally enlarged blood vesselC1formalmedical

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

   Varice

   • 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.

   Synonymesvaricose veinvaricosity

2. Enlarged lymphatic vesselC2formalmedical

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

   Varice lymphatique

   • 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.

   Synonymeslymphangiectasialymphangiectasis