varix

plural irregular

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

• 🇵🇹Vaso sanguíneo ou linfático anormalmente dilatado ou tortuoso, geralmente associado a condições como varizes.

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.

   🇵🇹Variz

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Vaso linfático dilatado

   Sinônimos: lymphangiectasialymphangiectasis

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