varicosity

noun

var·​i·​cos·​i·​ty ˌver-ə-ˈkä-sə-tē How to pronounce varicosity (audio)
ˌva-rə
plural varicosities
1
: varix
2
: the quality or state of being abnormally or markedly swollen or dilated

Word History

Etymology

varicose + -ity

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of varicosity was circa 1842

Dictionary Entries Near varicosity

Cite this Entry

“Varicosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varicosity. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

varicosity

noun
var·​i·​cos·​i·​ty ˌvar-ə-ˈkäs-ət-ē How to pronounce varicosity (audio)
plural varicosities
1
: the quality or state of being abnormally or markedly swollen or dilated
2
: varix
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