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varices /var·i·ces/ (var´ĭ-sēz) [L.] plural of varix.
Varices A type of varicose vein that develops in veins in the linings of the esophagus and upper stomach when these veins fill with blood and swell due to an increase in blood pressure in the portal veins. Mentioned in: Bleeding Varices, Sclerotherapy for Esophageal Varices
varices. See varix. varices [vār´ĭ-sēz] (L.) plural of varix.
varices [L.] plural of varix.
varices Plural of varix Any widely dilated vein, commonly, the saphenous veins, dilated through the viscissitudes of pregnancy, childbirth, life in general and esophagus. See Esophageal varices, Varicose veins. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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