Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by varicosity; swollen or dilated veins or blood vessels

“Her doctor told her she had varicose veins and should consider surgery.”

2. noun

a vein that is swollen or dilated

“She had to wear compression stockings to alleviate the varicose veins in her legs.”

3. verb

to become or cause to become swollen or dilated

“The prolonged sitting caused her legs to varicose.”