Definitions for varix

varix var·ix

Spelling: [vair-iks]
IPA: /ˈvɛər ɪks/

Varix is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 41 anagrams from letters in varix (airvx).

Definitions for varix

noun

  1. Also called varicosity. Pathology. a permanent abnormal dilation and lengthening of a vein, usually accompanied by some tortuosity; a varicose vein.
  2. Zoology. a ridgelike mark or scar on the surface of a shell at a former position of the lip of the aperture.

Origin of varix

1350-1400; Middle English Latin: varicose vein

Examples for varix

In the former a varix still exists, and at the end of seven months the pulse is still over 100.

Up to the time of discovery of the varix no inconvenience had been felt, although the patient was of athletic habits.

The larger the varix the greater is the tendency for a thrombus to spread upwards and to involve the deep veins.

varix in the leg is met with during and after pregnancy, and in persons who stand upon their feet for long periods.

A varix developed, but was only discovered by accident ten years later.

I have grave doubts, however, whether the varix can often be permanently cured by this operation.

In one case in my experience the posterior tibial was cut down upon, when the varix was probably peroneal in situation.

It is a common experience in women that the signs of varix date from an antecedent pregnancy.

varix at the lower end of the œsophagus may give rise to hæmatemesis, and be mistaken for gastric ulcer.

The operation most in favour consists in ligation of the artery above and below the varix, the vein remaining untouched.

Word Value for varix
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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