
Varicose
Medical Condition
The term 'varicose' specifically relates to a medical issue involving veins, usually in the legs.
My grandmother went to the clinic for her varicose problem.
Visual Description
'Varicose' describes the appearance of veins as they enlarge and become visible through the skin.
Wearing shorts exposed his varicose veins.
Not Just Legs
Though common in legs, 'varicose' can refer to any similar condition elsewhere in the body.
She had surgery on a varicose vein in her arm.
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