VARICOSE
\vˈaɹɪkˌə͡ʊs], \vˈaɹɪkˌəʊs], \v_ˈa_ɹ_ɪ_k_ˌəʊ_s]\
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Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.
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Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; - said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.
By Oddity Software
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Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.
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Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; - said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.
By Noah Webster.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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