(fiil)ris, varisli damar

Turkish - English

Definition of (fiil)ris, varisli damar in Turkish English dictionary

varicose vein

The medical condition of having such veins, especially in the legs

An abnormally swollen or dilated vein

Varicose veins are swollen and painful veins in a person's legs, which sometimes require a medical operation. or varix Twisted vein distended with blood. Varix also covers arteries and lymphatic vessels (see lymphatic system). Varicose veins occur mostly in the legs, when malfunctioning valves let blood pool in veins near the skin. Causes include hereditary valve and vein wall weakness and internal or external pressure on veins. Varices are common in pregnancy, suggesting that hormone abnormalities play a role. Symptoms include a heavy feeling, with leg cramps and swelling after standing a long time. Complications include skin ulcers and thrombosis. Treatment involves strong support hose, injection therapy, or surgery. Varices in the esophagus, which often occur in liver disease, can ulcerate and bleed. See also hemorrhoid

Any vein that is abnormally dilated

A vein that is abnormally widened and twisted due to defective valves in the vein

an abnormally dilated vein

a vein that is permanently dilated; most common in the legs

Hyphenation

(fiil)ris, varisli dam·ar