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vari·cose vein

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. varicose veinnoun

    a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs

Wiktionary

  1. varicose veinnoun

    An abnormally swollen or dilated vein

  2. varicose veinnoun

    The medical condition of having such veins, especially in the legs

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  1. varicose vein

    A varicose vein is a dilated, twisted, superficial vein typically appearing in the legs, caused by weakened vein walls and faulty valves, leading to poor venous blood flow. This can result in discomfort, swelling, pain, and visible bulging underneath the skin. They are more common in women and in older adults.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of varicose vein in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of varicose vein in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of varicose vein in a Sentence

  1. King Henry III of France:

    Old creature with a sore leg (reference to Elizabeth I- he was incorrectly told she limped because of a varicose vein)


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