varices

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A varix ({{plural form}}: varices) is an abnormally dilated blood vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the venous system, but may also occur in arterial or lymphatic vessels.{{cite web |title=Vericose NIH |url=https://www.translatetheweb.com/?from=es&to=en&dl=en&ref=trb&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhlbi.nih.gov%2Fhealth-topics%2Fespanol%2Fvarices |website=www.translatetheweb.com |publisher=National Institute of Health |access-date=25 February 2021}}

Examples of varices include:{{cn|date=February 2021}}

• Varicose veins, large tortuous veins usually found on legs
• Sublingual varices
• Esophageal varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver, also known as oesophageal varicose
• Gastric varices, commonly stemming from cirrhosis of the liver
• Intestinal varices
• Scrotal varices
• Vulvar varices
• Pelvic varices
• Vesical varices, varicose veins associated with the urinary bladder
• Rectal varices, which can be similar to external haemorrhoids