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- [vair-uh-seez]
- /ˈvɛər əˌsiz/
- /vˈarɪsɪz/
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- [vair-uh-seez]
- /ˈvɛər əˌsiz/
Definitions of varices word
- noun varices plural of varix. 1
- noun plural varices Also called varicosity. Pathology. a permanent abnormal dilation and lengthening of a vein, usually accompanied by some tortuosity; a varicose vein. 1
- noun plural varices Zoology. a ridgelike mark or scar on the surface of a shell at a former position of the lip of the aperture. 1
- abbreviation VARICES varix 0
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Origin of varices
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: varicose vein
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Parts of speech for Varices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
varices popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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