Meaning & use
Varix
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An abnormally swollen and twisted vein, artery, or lymph vessel.
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The ultrasound revealed a varix in the patient's leg.
Left untreated, a large varix can rupture and cause significant bleeding.
A note on using this word
The plural form is "varices"; the word is the root behind the more familiar term "varicose."
Words with a similar meaning
varicose vein
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