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Noun: varix (varices)  ver-iks or va-riks [N. Amer], veh-riks or va-riks [Brit]
  1. Abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel
    "The endoscopy revealed varices in the oesophagus"

Derived forms: varices

Type of: abnormalcy [US], abnormality

Encyclopedia: Varix