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Varicella
Varicella Var`i*cel"la, n. [NL., dim. of LL. variola smallpox.] (Med.) Chicken pox.
Varices
Varix Va"rix, n.; pl. Varices. [L.] 1. (Med.) A uneven, permanent dilatation of a vein. Note: Varices are owing to local retardation of the venous circulation, and in some cases to relaxation of the parietes of the veins. They are very common in the superficial veins of the lower limbs. --Dunglison.
Varices
Varices Var"i*ces, n. pl. See Varix.

Meaning of Varice from wikipedia

- Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension...
- Gastric varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver Intestinal varices Scrotal varices ****r varices Pelvic varices Vesical varices, varicose...
- Gastric varices are dilated submucosal veins in the lining of the stomach, which can be a life-threatening cause of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal...
- Anorectal varices are the dilation of collateral submucosal vessels due to backflow in the veins of the ****. Typically this occurs due to portal hypertension...
- Intestinal varices are dilated submucosal veins in the intestine.[citation needed]One treatment includes a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt...
- Gastroesophageal varices may refer to: Esophageal varices, dilated sub-mucosal veins in esophagus Gastric varices, dilated submucosal veins in the stomach...
- the management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices (distended and fragile veins in the esophageal wall, usually a result of...
- Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous...
- to varices. Esophageal varices often do not have symptoms until they rupture. A ruptured varix is considered a medical emergency because varices can...
- area. Complications can include bleeding or superficial thrombophlebitis. Varices in the **** are known as a varicocele, while those around the **** are...