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variceal

Syllabification: (var·i·ce·al)
Pronunciation: /ˌvarəˈsēəl/
Definition of variceal

adjective

Zoology & Medicine
  • of, relating to, or involving a varix.

Origin:

1960s: from Latin varix, varic-, on the pattern of words such as corneal and laryngeal

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