Varices

n. enlarged and elongated vein, varicose vein

Varices in general refers to distended veins. It derives from the Latin word for twisted, "varix". Types of varices include: Varicose veins of lower extremitiesGastrointestinal varicesEsophageal varicesGastric varicesIntestinal varicesScrotal varices: varicocele
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Varices /var·i·ces/ [L.] plural of varix. Varices A type of varicose vein that develops in veins in the linings of the esophagus and upper stomach [more]Varices - Community and Resources

Noun
1. abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel
(hypernym) abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition
(hyponym) varicosity

n. (Medicine) varicose veins, enlarged veins in the legs

n. varix, enlarged and elongated vein, varicose vein