varicosity

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Noun varicosity has 1 sense

varicosity - varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous
--₁ is a kind of varix
--₁ has particulars: varicose vein

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Varicosity

Noun

1. A swollen, twisted, and abnormally enlarged vein, typically occurring in the legs or feet.

Example sentence: She complained of pain and heaviness in her legs, which turned out to be caused by varicosity.

Noun

2. A rough or irregular projection or protuberance on a surface.

Example sentence: The varicosities on the tree bark made it look older and more rugged.

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