varices

/ˈvæɹɪsiːz/ /ˈveəɹɪsiːz/

Meanings

noun

A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's legs, noting the prominent varices bulging beneath the skin. "

noun

In mollusks, a particular ridge on the shell, corresponding to a former position of the aperture.

Examples :

"The seashell had several prominent varices, marking where the snail had previously added to its shell opening as it grew. "

biology animal organism

Related Words

mollusks noun

/ˈmɑləsks/ /ˈmɑləskz/

A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.

"The aquarium contained many colorful mollusks, including snails and clams. "

prominent adjective

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant

"The mountain's prominent peak was visible from miles away. "

knotted verb

/ˈnɒtɪd/ /ˈnɑːtɪd/

To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.

"We knotted the ends of the rope to keep it from unravelling."

corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

seashell noun

/ˈsiːʃel/

The empty shell of a marine mollusk

"My little sister collected seashells on the beach. "

swollen verb

/ˈswəʊlən/

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

"After the bee sting, her finger swollen to twice its normal size. "

aperture noun

/ˈæp.ə.tjʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/

An opening, gap, or hole, usually small and narrow

"an aperture in a wall"

varicose adjective

/ˈvæɹɪkoʊs/ /ˈveɪɹɪkoʊs/

Abnormally swollen, dilated or knotty

"Her varicose veins were visible behind her knees. "

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "