Varix

[vєәriks]

(noun.) abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel.

Edited by Albert--From WordNet

(n.) A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein.

(n.) One of the prominent ridges or ribs extending across each of the whorls of certain univalve shells.

Editor: Simon

n. abnormal dilatation or tortuosity of a vein:—pl. Var′icēs.

Edited by Donnie