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- [vair-iks]
- /ˈvɛər ɪks/
- /vˈɑːrɪks/
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- [vair-iks]
- /ˈvɛər ɪks/
Definitions of varix word
- noun plural varix Also called varicosity. Pathology. a permanent abnormal dilation and lengthening of a vein, usually accompanied by some tortuosity; a varicose vein. 1
- noun plural varix Zoology. a ridgelike mark or scar on the surface of a shell at a former position of the lip of the aperture. 1
- noun varix a tortuous dilated vein 0
- noun varix a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel 0
- noun varix a permanently and irregularly swollen or dilated blood or lymph vessel, esp. a vein; varicose vein 0
- noun varix a prominent ridge across the whorls of various univalve shells, showing an earlier position of the outer lip 0
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Origin of varix
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 Varix
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varix popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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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