| varicose veins |
Swollen and distended veins caused by weak venous walls or improperly functioning vein valves. Varicose veins are usually located in the lower legs.
Ãâó: www.hemorrhoidsinplainenglish.com/hemorrhoid/gloss...
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| varices |
Engorged blood vessels the lining the esophagus (food pipe) and stomach due to the presence of cirrhosis. Emesis, or vomiting of large quantities of bright red blood is a medical emergency condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Ãâó: www.texasliver.org/glossary.html
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| varicose vein |
enlarged (dilated), elongated, and twisted veins, usually found in the thighs and legs, ranging in size from small spider veins to very large bulging rope-like veins.
Ãâó: www.vdf.org/Varicose/glossary.php
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| varices |
Dilated veins in the esophagous that appear because of portal hypertension (sever form of liver failure).
Ãâó: www.med.uottawa.ca/homeless/tools/glossary_e.html
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| variced |
Concerning a varix.
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