varicose vein

noun

medical

: a vein that is abnormally swollen or made larger or wider

He developed varicose veins on his legs in his old age.

Examples of varicose vein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Symptoms of a blood clot include swelling, shortness of breath, coughing up blood and varicose vein changes, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

In the past, varicose vein surgery was considered cosmetic and not likely to be covered by health insurance. — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2023

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Medical Definition

varicose vein

noun

: an abnormal swelling and tortuosity especially of a superficial vein of the legs

—usually used in plural