1) Varix 
• (n.) An enlargement or swelling in a vessel, fiber, or the like; a varix; as, the varicosities of nerve fibers. • (n.) The quality or state of being varicose.
A varix or varicose condition. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(var″ĭ-kos´ĭ-te) the quality or state of being varicose; called also phlebectasia and venectasia. varix. a varicose vein.
Var`i·cos'i·ty noun 1. The quality or state of being varicose. 2. An enlargement or swelling in a vessel, fiber, or the like; a varix; as, the varicosities of nerve fibers. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: var′i-kos′i-tē Definitions: 1. A varix or varicose condition.
Varicosity: 1. An enlarged and tortuous vein, artery, or lymphatic vessel. 2. Specifically, a varicose vein.
[n] - varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous
varicosity A condition of being varicose.
noun varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous