plural varices
ˈver-ə-ˌsēz 
ˈva-rə-
: an abnormally dilated or swollen blood or lymph vessel and especially a vein (as of the esophagus or stomach)
Sclerotherapy has become an accepted treatment for bleeding esophageal varices.—
The New England Journal of Medicine
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Bleeding varices can cause vomiting, low blood pressure, dizziness, and loss of consciousness—and can be fatal.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Additionally, certain complications, such as varices or ascites, may require intervention with surgical procedures.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Stage 4: Advanced liver disease causes cirrhosis, severe scarring of the liver, varices, ascites, internal bleeding, and other complications.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
In the third stage, there is more septa and widespread fibrosis without cirrhosis; there is also varices (bleeding in the stomach, intestines, or esophagus).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Esophageal Problems Some people can develop varices in the esophagus, which connects the throat to the stomach.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 17 June 2024
Often caused by cirrhosis, esophageal varices develop when the liver can’t handle as much blood as normal because of scarring.
—Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2018
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Additionally, certain complications, such as varices or ascites, may require intervention with surgical procedures.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Stage 4: Advanced liver disease causes cirrhosis, severe scarring of the liver, varices, ascites, internal bleeding, and other complications.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
In the third stage, there is more septa and widespread fibrosis without cirrhosis; there is also varices (bleeding in the stomach, intestines, or esophagus).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Esophageal Problems Some people can develop varices in the esophagus, which connects the throat to the stomach.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 17 June 2024
Often caused by cirrhosis, esophageal varices develop when the liver can’t handle as much blood as normal because of scarring.
—Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2018
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varix
noun
var·ix
ˈvar-iks
plural varices
ˈvar-ə-ˌsēz
: an abnormally dilated and lengthened vein, artery, or lymph vessel
especially
: varicose vein
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