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varices Definition

vari·ces (varə sēz′)

noun

varices Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • bleed: Portal hypertension and its consequence of bleeding varices are usually seen in people with moderately advanced liver disease.
  • have: Not everyone who has varices and who bleeds will be bleeding from varices.
  • reveal: That revealed varices in the lower part of her esophagus which would fit in with a diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis.
  • treat: Banding is just one way to treat oesophageal varices.

Adjective modifier

  • oesophageal: I have portal hypertension & oesophageal varices, with the added bonus of Long QT Syndrome.
  • gastric: Initially it was thought to be due to gastric varices and had a TIPSS inserted.
  • small: Small varices however, may well develop into large varices over time.