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Definition of Varix

Varix
Varix Va"rix, n.; pl. Varices. [L.] 1. (Med.) A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein. Note: Varices are owing to local retardation of the venous circulation, and in some cases to relaxation of the parietes of the veins. They are very common in the superficial veins of the lower limbs. --Dunglison.

Meaning of Varix from wikipedia

- A varix (pl.: varices) is an abnormally dilated blood vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the venous system, but may also occur in...
- A varix (pl.: varices) is an anatomical feature of the s**** of certain sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs. Gastropods whose s**** have varices are...
- A saphena varix, or saphenous varix, is a dilation of the great saphenous vein at its junction with the femoral vein in the groin. It is a common surgical...
- Gastric varices are dilated submucosal veins in the lining of the stomach, which can be a life-threatening cause of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal...
- home computer produced in Brazil by the company Engetécnica (later called Varix) between 1983 and 1985. It was one of the many clone machines based on the...
- Esophageal varices Other names Esophageal varix, oesophageal varices Gastroscopy image of esophageal varices with prominent cherry-red spots and wale...
- Schinia varix is a species of moth belonging to the family Noctuidae. It is found in eastern Texas, central Oklahoma and Louisiana. This moth has a forewing...
- until they rupture. A ruptured varix is considered a medical emergency because varices can bleed a lot. A bleeding varix may cause a person to vomit blood...
- Lepidoptera Superfamily: Noctuoidea Family: Noctuidae Genus: Abagrotis Species: A. variata Binomial name Abagrotis variata Grote, 1876 Synonyms Abagrotis varix...
- brain disease, has led Varix to become a hypochondriac. Varix is described by Vurytt as his religion being his uniform, and in Varix's own words, as living...