varicose

Meanings

• noun

  A condition characterized by enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins, often visible beneath the skin, usually in the legs.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with varicose
rose , prose , doze

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Variants

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varicose , varicosed , varicose vein

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Etymology

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From Latin varicosa, meaning 'swollen' or 'twisted'.

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Trivia

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1. Varicose veins affect approximately 25% of the adult population.

2. Varicose veins are more common in women than men.

3. Varicose veins can be treated through surgery, compression stockings, or sclerotherapy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Venous insufficiency: A condition where the valves in the veins do not function properly, leading to the pooling of blood and the development of varicose veins.

2. Phlebitis: An inflammation of a vein, often caused by varicose veins.

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Culture

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Varicose veins are often depicted in art and literature as a symbol of aging or decay. In medical contexts, they are a common topic of discussion due to their prevalence and potential health complications.

How to Memorize "varicose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a twisted, swollen rope beneath the skin, particularly in the legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'varicose' with 'veins' and 'swollen'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'varicose veins are twisted and swollen'.

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