Noun: varicose vein 'ver-u,kows veyn [N. Amer], 'va-ru,kows veyn [Brit]
- A vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs
"Prolonged standing can contribute to the development of varicose veins"
Derived forms: varicose veins
Type of: varicosity, vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Encyclopedia: Varicose vein