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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VARIX

From Latin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF VARIX

varix  [ˈvɛərɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VARIX

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Varix is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VARIX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Varices

A varix is an abnormally dilated vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the venous system, but may also occur in arterial or lymphatic vessels. Examples of varices include: ▪ Varicose veins, large tortuous veins usually found on legs ▪ Sublingual varices ▪ Esophageal varices, also known as Oesophageal varices ▪ Gastric varices ▪ Intestinal varices ▪ Scrotal varices ▪ Vulvar varices ▪ Pelvic varices ▪ Vesical varices, varicose veins associated with the urinary bladder ▪ Rectal varices, which can be similar to external haemorrhoids...

Definition of varix in the English dictionary

The definition of varix in the dictionary is Also called: arterial varix, varix lymphaticus. a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VARIX


apteryx
ˈæptərɪks
archaeopteryx
ˌɑːkɪˈɒptərɪks
Asterix
ˈæstərɪks
Beatrix
ˈbiːətrɪks
biometrics
baɪəˈmɛtrɪks
BRICs
brɪks
dominatrix
ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks
econometrics
ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks
electrics
ɪˈlɛktrɪks
geriatrics
ˌdʒɛrɪˈætrɪks
Hendrix
ˈhɛndrɪks
lyrics
ˈlɪrɪks
matrix
ˈmeɪtrɪks
mediatrix
ˌmiːdɪˈeɪtrɪks
metrics
ˈmɛtrɪks
obstetrics
ɒbˈstɛtrɪks
oryx
ˈɒrɪks
paediatrics
ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks
pediatrics
ˌpiːdɪˈætrɪks
Vercingetorix
ˌvɜːsɪnˈdʒɛtərɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VARIX

variolator
variole
variolisation
variolite
variolitic
variolization
varioloid
variolous
variometer
variorum
various
variously
variousness
variscite
varisized
varistor
varitype
Varityper
varitypist
varix lymphaticus

WORDS THAT END LIKE VARIX

active matrix
active-matrix
arterial varix
aviatrix
Bellatrix
cicatrix
creatrix
directrix
executrix
fellatrix
genetrix
Grand Prix
heritrix
orthogonal matrix
rectrix
skew symmetric matrix
square matrix
submatrix
symmetric matrix
tortrix

Synonyms and antonyms of varix in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «varix» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VARIX

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

Translator English - Chinese

静脉曲张
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

variz
570 millions of speakers

English

varix
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

varix
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دالية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

варикозное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

varix
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

varix
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

varice
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Varix
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

varix
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

静脈瘤
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정맥류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Varix
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

varix
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நரம்புப் புடைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फरक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

varis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

varice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Varix
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

варикозне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

varice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προβλήματα κιρσών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

varix
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

varix
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

varix
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VARIX»

The term «varix» is regularly used and occupies the 95.624 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VARIX» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VARIX»

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Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies
Description Aneurysm and varix are focal dilatation of the umbilical vessels affecting the umbilical artery or vein, respectively.270-271 Focal dilatation (varix) of the umbilical vein is nearly always intraabdominal but extrahepatic in location.
David A. Nyberg, 2003
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Orbital Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment
A primary orbital varix is confined to the orbit and is unassociated with an orbital or intracranial arteriovenous malformation. The secondary orbital varix develops in association with an intracranial arteriovenous malformation that shunts blood ...
Zeynel A. Karcioglu, 2006
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Eyelid, Conjunctival, and Orbital Tumors: An Atlas and Textbook
Orbital Varix i General Considerations Varix is a dilation of one or more veins (1- 21). In the orbit, a varix can become sizable enough to produce a mass effect. There is considerable overlap among orbital venous malformations such as orbital ...
Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, 2008
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Smith's Textbook of Endourology
Regarded as a progressive lesion, the deleterious effects in spermatogenesis caused by a varicocele increases over time.1 Some investigators indicate that a varix can affect the contralat- eral testis as well.2 PREVALENCE, POSSIBLE ...
Arthur D. Smith, 2007
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A Natural History of Shells
These varices can be very effective defenses if the foot can be withdrawn behind the one formed previous to the last varix. In sand-dwelling cerithiids of the genus Rhinodavis, for example (Fig. 4.16), attacks by Calappa almost invariably cause ...
Geerat J. Vermeij, 1995
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Gastroenterological Endoscopy
Intra- variceal injection is then performed using 1 mL of sclerosant per varix at sites 1-3 cm cephalad to the site of ligation. Alternately, some endoscopists apply two bands above and below a varix and inject sclerosant intravariceally between  ...
Meinhard Classen, Guido N. J. Tytgat, 2011
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound: Case Review Series
Ultrasound Ohstet Gynecol 2009; 33(3):282I286. http://wwwncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/19115263 (Accessed onJune 22, 2012.) Mahony BS, McGahan Nyberg DA, et al: Varix of the fetal intrae abdominal umbilical vein: comparison with normal.
Karen L. Reuter, John P. McGahan, 2013
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A Dictionary of Practical Surgery: Exhibiting the Present ...
As Scarpa correctly observes, a concurrence of two circumstances is requisite for the production of an aneurisrrral varix : 1 . the incision in the vein, and that in the artery, must be exactly in the same direction : 2. the solution of continuity in the ...
Samuel Cooper, 1822
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2013 ICD-10-CM Draft Edition -
... P35.8 Varices —see Varix Varicocele (scrotum) (thrombosed) I86.1 ovary I86.2 perineum I86.3 spermatic cord (ulcerated) I86.1 Varicose aneurysm (ruptured) I77.0 dermatitis —see Varix, leg, with, inflammation eczema —see Varix, leg, with , ...
Carol J. Buck, 2013
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Obstetric Imaging: Expert Radiology series (Expert Consult ...
SUGGESTED READING Byers BD, Goharkhay N, Mateus J, et al. Pregnancy outcome after ultrasound diagnosis of fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2009;33:282-286. Fung TY, Leung TN, Leung TY, et al.
Joshua Copel, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VARIX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term varix is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sportovec s křečovými žilami musí dát pozor na poranění
Ne každá naběhlá žíla znamená riziko, zvětšená náplň žil je běžná. Jenže laik sám pozná těžko, jestli se nic neděje, nebo už jde o křečovou žílu neboli varix. «Vitalia.cz, Jul 15»
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Ciudad digital: Buenos Aires sumó estaciones que le "toman el pulso"
La tercera estación en desarrollo experimental es VARiX, ideada por Alejandro y Daniel Comesaña, y Leandro Leibovich. VARiX mide variables ambientales y ... «lanacion.com, Jun 15»
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The Rosen Law Firm Reminds Certain Virtus Mutual Fund Investors …
... VAACX, VAISX), Virtus AlphaSector Rotation Fund Class A, C, and I shares, (Ticker: PWBAX, PWBCX, VARIX), Virtus Dynamic AlphaSector Fund Class A, B, ... «GlobeNewswire, Jun 15»
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¿Quiénes ganaron el concurso BA ioT?
En VERDE ganó VARiX , de Daniel Comesaña, Alejandro Comesaña y Leandro Leibovich. VariX realiza una medición de variables ambientales en múltiples ... «CanalAR, Jun 15»
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De Transformatie en De Mariënburg winnaars Willem Diehlprijs 2015
Architect: Varix Architectuur. Opdrachtgever: René Janssen. Het 18de-eeuwse patriciërpand is gerestaureerd en heeft door de interne verbouwing tot een ... «Arnhemse Koerier, May 15»
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EQUITY ALERT: The Rosen Law Firm Reminds Certain Virtus …
... VAACX, VAISX), Virtus AlphaSector Rotation Fund Class A, C, and I shares, (Ticker: PWBAX, PWBCX, VARIX), Virtus Dynamic AlphaSector Fund Class A, B, ... «Business Wire, May 15»
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EQUITY ALERT: The Rosen Law Firm Files Securities Class Action …
... Virtus AlphaSector Rotation Fund Class A, C, and I shares, (PWBAX, PWBCX, VARIX), Virtus Dynamic AlphaSector Fund Class A, B, C, and I shares (EMNAX, ... «Business Wire, May 15»
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When varicose veins could be a sign of something serious
The term varicose derives from the Latin 'varix', which means twisted. Varicose veins are caused by stretching that occurs in veins of the legs that are close to the ... «Health24, May 15»
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To your good health: A question on the cause of blue veins in the hand
ANSWER: “Varix” is the Latin word for a dilated vein, so we call them varicose veins no matter where they are on the body. They run very strongly in families, but ... «St. Augustine Record, Apr 15»
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Was primary doctor too quick to send patient to ER?
ANSWER: "Varix" is the Latin word for a dilated vein, so we call them varicose veins no matter where they are on the body. They run very strongly in families, but ... «Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Apr 15»

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