varicose
/ˈvɛrɪˌkoʊs/
adjective
- Describing a vein that is swollen, twisted, and often painful, usually in the legs.
- She wore compression stockings to relieve the discomfort of her varicose veins.
- Standing for long hours at work can lead to varicose veins.
- The doctor explained that varicose veins are caused by weak valves in the blood vessels.
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