varices

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English

Definitions

noun

A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein
In mollusks, a particular ridge on the shell, corresponding to a former position of the aperture.

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Synonyms

esophageal calculi thrombi mitral stenosis cardiac tamponade paracentesis mesenteric metaplasia lipomas parenchymal diverticula leiomyoma adrenalectomy anal canal intracerebral hamartoma

Associated

varix hemorrhoids butyl ascites schistosomiasis cirrhosis duodenal caput gastric endoscopy dilated

Rhymes

arris carus varisse kaross larus scarus garous harriss sarris garris

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