‖n. [ NL. See Varix, and -osis. ] (Med.) The formation of varices; varicosity. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. 1. The quality or state of being varicose. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An enlargement or swelling in a vessel, fiber, or the like; a varix; as, the varicosities of nerve fibers. [ 1913 Webster ]