1. varicose - Adjective
2. varicose - Adjective Satellite
Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.
Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; -- said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.
Source: Webster's dictionaryvaricose veins Source: Internet
More recent research has shown the importance of pelvic vein reflux (PVR) in the development of varicose veins. Source: Internet
Figure B shows a varicose vein with a deformed valve, abnormal blood flow, and thin, stretched walls. Source: Internet
Follow-up treatment to smaller branch varicose veins is often needed in the weeks or months after the initial procedure. Source: Internet
Incompetence of this vein is an important cause of varicose veins of lower limbs. Source: Internet
Many patients who suffer with varicose veins seek out the assistance of physicians who specialize in vein care or peripheral vascular disease. Source: Internet