varicose Definition

varicose
adj

1. Said of a superficial vein: abnormally swollen and twisted so that it produces a raised and often painful knot on the skin surface, usually of the legs.
2. Said of an ulcer: formed as a result of the development of a varicosity.

Derivative: varicosity

Being varicose.

An abnormally swollen vein.

Etymology: 18c: from Latin varicosus, from varix varicose vein.