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Meaning of "varicose" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VARICOSE

From Latin varicōsus, from varix.
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PRONUNCIATION OF VARICOSE

varicose  [ˈværɪˌkəʊs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VARICOSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Varicose is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES VARICOSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards. Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart, against the effects of gravity. When veins become varicose, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves do not work. This allows blood to flow backwards and they enlarge even more. Varicose veins are most common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides being a cosmetic problem, varicose veins can be painful, especially when standing. Severe long-standing varicose veins can lead to leg swelling, venous eczema, skin thickening and ulceration. Life-threatening complications are uncommon, but varicose veins may be confused with deep vein thrombosis, which may be life-threatening. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs, and exercise. The traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins.

Definition of varicose in the English dictionary

The definition of varicose in the dictionary is of or resulting from varicose veins.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VARICOSE


arkose
ˈɑːkəʊs
bellicose
ˈbɛlɪˌkəʊs
cicatricose
sɪˈkætrɪˌkəʊs
floccose
ˈflɒkəʊs
fruticose
ˈfruːtɪˌkəʊs
fucose
ˈfjuːkəʊs
jocose
dʒəˈkəʊs
kos
kəʊs
mucose
ˈmjuːkəʊs
succose
ˈsʌkəʊs
ventricose
ˈvɛntrɪˌkəʊs
verrucose
ˈvɛrʊˌkəʊs
viscose
ˈvɪskəʊs
vorticose
ˈvɔːtɪˌkəʊs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VARICOSE

varicella
varicellar
varicellate
varicelloid
varicellous
varices
varicocele
varicoid
varicolored
varicoloured
varicose veins
varicosis
varicosities
varicosity
varicotomies
varicotomy
varied
variedly
variedness
variegate

WORDS THAT END LIKE VARICOSE

arose
choose
chose
close
corticose
cose
dextroglucose
glucose
glycose
hose
lose
muscose
on the loose
on the nose
purpose
rose
suffruticose
talcose
those
whose

Synonyms and antonyms of varicose in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «varicose» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VARICOSE

Find out the translation of varicose to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of varicose from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «varicose» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

静脉曲张
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

varicosa
570 millions of speakers

English

varicose
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैरिकाज़
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الدوالي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

варикозная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

varicosa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্থায়িভাবে স্ফীত বা বর্ধিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

variqueux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Varikos
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Krampfadern-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

静脈瘤の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정맥류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Varicose
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc về tinh mạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுருள் சிரை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वैरिकास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

varisli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

varicoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żylaki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

варикозна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

varicoase
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κιρσούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spatare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

åderbråck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

varicose
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of varicose

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VARICOSE»

The term «varicose» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.048 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VARICOSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about varicose

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VARICOSE»

Discover the use of varicose in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to varicose and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Varicose Veins: Their Nature, Consequences, and Treatment, ...
Henry Thomas Chapman. times takes place from the same cause afier amputation, requiring ligature of the gaping vein; a measure almost invariably provocative of phlebitis. But should the patient escape this peril, he has yet another to ...
Henry Thomas Chapman, 1856
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The Vein Book
HEREDITY Although development of varicose veins usually can be ascribed to many conditions, conventional examinations may not disclose the apparent source of the high-pressure leak from the deep to the superficial system.1 Therefore ...
John J. Bergan, Nisha Bunke-Paquette, Nisha Bunke, 2014
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Fegan's compression sclerotherapy for varicose veins
This book is an update to his previous work and describes his method step by step as well as relevant information on the anatomy, physiology, pathology and investigations of varicose veins.
Shukri K. Shami, Timothy R. Cheatle, George Fegan, 2003
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Varicose veins, venous disorders, and lymphatic problems in ...
Professionals involved in venous and deep vein thrombosis work will find this book of great value.
David J. Tibbs, Mark Davis, 1997
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Varicose Veins: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
University of London Imperial College: ln-vitro Identification of Distinctive Metabolic Signatures of Intact Varicose Vein Tissue via Magic Angle Spinning Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at ...
‎2013
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Diagnosis and Treatment
Twenty-five per cent reported varicose veins, 5% noted a history of phlebitis, 4% had a current or prior leg ulcer, 4% reported venous thrombosis and 1% reported a pulmonary embolism. A Finnish study sought to assess the reliability of ...
Jeffrey L. Ballard, John J. Bergan, 2000
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Varicose Veins: New Insights for the Healthcare ...
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Retrospective evaluation of the need of a redo surgery at the groin for the surgical treatment of varicose vein.' According to recent research from Nice, France, “Surgical treatment for varicose ...
‎2012
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Ambulatory phlebectomy: a practical guide for treating ...
Incl. examination of the patient/staging of surgery/short saphenous vein phlebectomy/setting up a surgery practice/etc
Stefano Ricci, Mihael Georgiev, Mitchel P. Goldman, 1995
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Health Care Needs Assessment: The Epidemiologically Based ...
there is often no differentiation between varicose veins and other more or less severe venous disorders of the leg (especially when considering prevalence and service provision in the literature) • it is generally believed that varicose veins can  ...
‎2004
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Varicose Veins
This book deals with possible causes of varicose veins, the treatment, complications and common questions and answers.
Harold Ellis, Peter Taylor, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VARICOSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term varicose is used in the context of the following news items.
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Varicose veins
VARICOSE veins are a very common problem. They can be unsightly and patients are often embarrassed by their appearance. These are veins that have ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
2
Treating Varicose Veins
"Several years ago I noticed I had a bulge in the back of my leg. Turned out it's a big bundle of varicose veins," said Nathan Sherrer, who suffers from varicose ... «FOX 21 Online, Jul 15»
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BTG sees two-year build-up for varicose vein product
LONDON British pharmaceutical company BTG (BTG.L) said its full-year profit was dampened by investment in new products, including its Varithena varicose ... «Reuters UK, May 15»
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Endovascular Laser Ablation for Varicose Veins - How Does It Help?
Varicose veins are veins in the legs that become abnormally enlarged. The blood that normally circulates from the heart to the legs (through your arteries) travels ... «The Herald-News, May 15»
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Are your varicose veins a sign of heart trouble?
About 300,000 people die of blood clots every year. There are also 600,000 new cases of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurring annually as well. Sometimes ... «azcentral.com, Apr 15»
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Foods that Help Prevent Varicose Veins
While it's true that varicose and spider veins can be hereditary, they are also largely the result of our lifestyle. In either case, however, there are things we can do ... «La Jolla Light, Mar 15»
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5 surprising foods that could prevent varicose veins
Heredity is probably the biggest factor in whether you could become one of the 80 million people around the world with varicose veins. And while there is no ... «azcentral.com, Feb 15»
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FDA Clears Medtronic's VenaSeal Closure System For Varicose Veins
A new approach to permanently seal superficial varicose veins has recently been approved by the FDA. Using cyanoacrylate adhesive, Medtronic's Venaseal ... «Med Device Online, Feb 15»
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FDA Approves New Varicose Vein Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the VenaSeal closure system (Covidien LLC), the first device to permanently treat varicose veins by ... «Medscape, Feb 15»
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New Device Treats Superficial Varicose Veins
(HealthDay News) -- The VenaSeal closure system has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat superficial varicose veins in the leg ... «Philly.com, Feb 15»

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