varicose vein
noun [C usually plural] /ˌvær.ɪ.kəʊsˈveɪn/
/ˌver.ɪ.koʊs-/ Definition
› a swollen and often painful vein, especially in the legs: Pregnant women often get varicose veins.Disorders and diseases of the heart and blood
(Definition of varicose vein noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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