varicotomy

/ˌværɪkɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure to cut or remove a varicose vein, especially to relieve pain or prevent complications.

“The doctor recommended a varicotomy to alleviate the patient’s chronic leg pain.”

Synonyms

  • phlebectomy
  • varicose vein removal

Antonyms

  • phlebostasis
  • varicose vein dilation