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Meaning of varicosity
A varicosity refers to an abnormal enlargement or swelling or a vein, typically appearing as a bulge or protrusion.
Etymology of varicosity
The word varicosity originates from the Latin words "varix," meaning "a dilated vein," and the suffix "-osity," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition.
Historically, the term has been used in medical contexts to describe abnormal enlargements of veins, with its usage dating back to the 17th century.
Synonyms
enlargement
swelling
bulge
protrusion
dilation
distension
expansion
inflation
puffiness
bloating
tumescence
tumidity
intumescence
varix
varices
vascular lesion
blood clot
thrombosis
embolism
aneurysm
dilatation
hypertrophy
hyperplasia
overgrowth
thickening
varicosis
phlebectasia
venous insufficiency
venous stasis
Definitions
- A varicosity is defined by Oxford Languages as an abnormal enlargement of a vein, typically appearing as a bulge or protrusion.
- It can also refer to a swelling or bulge in a blood vessel, often caused by a weakness in the vessel wall or a blockage.
Usage Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a varicosity in the leg, which was causing discomfort and swelling.
- The varicosity in the vein was treated with surgery to prevent further complications.
- The athlete developed a varicosity in the arm after a traumatic injury, which required medical attention.
Antonyms
normality
healthiness
wellness
fitness
thinness
narrowness
constriction
reduction
shrinkage
atrophy
emaciation
wasting
diminution
lessening
decrease
contraction
tightening
firmness
tone
strength