Definitions for "Varicose vein"
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A condition in which a vein, most often in the legs, becomes permanently enlarged, twisted, and painful. This may be caused by valves in the vein that don't work properly or by weakness in the vein walls.
abnormally dilated or swollen veins, particularly in the legs
Any vein that is abnormally dilated.
A broadened and twisted vein. These veins are visible beneath the skin's surface and are usually bulging. They occur when the vein becomes damaged, usually due to faulty valves or weakened vein walls.
a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs
a defective or failed vein
a failed vein, the contents of which are stagnant or refluxing
a large and tortuous blood vessel ( a twisted, swollen and bulging vein)
a large, bulging vein , which can be caused by a faulty valve, weak vein wall, or combination of the two
a larger, bulging vein
a larger, deeper vein
a skin vein that has swollen because of overspill of blood from veins running deep in the muscles of the legs
a superficial (close
a swollen vein caused by some body condition that interferes with the flow of blood toward the heart
a tortuous and distended vein often found in the legs
a vein, close to the skin surface, that is twisted and filled with blood
a vein that is swollen with blood
A superficial vein which is swollen and/or twisted; most often seen in the leg.
Superficial veins that are distended, lengthened and twisted. They can occur in almost any part of the body. Complications of inflammation, ulceration and haemorrhaging can occur.
A dilated, tortuous vein.
enlarged (dilated), elongated, and twisted veins, usually found in the thighs and legs, ranging in size from small spider veins to very large bulging rope-like veins.
an abnormally dilated vein.
Enlarged, twisted veins found near the surface of the skin.
swollen and torqutous veins on the leg which may be unsightly, cause symptoms and even ulcers
Twisted, dilated vein
twisted, widened veins caused by swollen or enlarged blood vessels. The blood vessels become enlarged due to a weakening in the vein's wall or valves.