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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According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ and People, his cause of death was an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed, caused by alcoholic liver cirrhosis, esophageal varices and severe metabolic acidosis.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
When Vidal was 22 weeks pregnant, doctors discovered the low weight was caused by a condition called umbilical vein varix, which occurs when the flow of blood and oxygen through the umbilical cord is restricted.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
Bleeding varices can cause vomiting, low blood pressure, dizziness, and loss of consciousness—and can be fatal.
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Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2024
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
When Vidal was 22 weeks pregnant, doctors discovered the low weight was caused by a condition called umbilical vein varix, which occurs when the flow of blood and oxygen through the umbilical cord is restricted.
—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
Bleeding varices can cause vomiting, low blood pressure, dizziness, and loss of consciousness—and can be fatal.
—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2024
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“Varix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varix. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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