definitionVisible tortuous elongation and dilatation of the larger superficial veins. Primary varicosity may be due to an inherited weakness of the vein wall, a congenital absence of the valves, or arteriovenous fistulae. They develop after the age of 20. Secondary varicose veins are most commonly caused by the postthrombotic syndrome. | synonymsVaricosis, Varices |
UMLSPhlebectasia, Varices, Varicose vein, Varicose Veins, Varicose, vein, varicosities, VARICOSITY, Varix, Varix, NOS, VEIN VARICOSE, VEIN VARICOSED, Vein, Varicose, Veins, Varicose |
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