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varicose veins |
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varicose veins a condition in which the superficial veins, esp of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She has varicose veins in both legs, and she never can stand on her feet all day an' work for wages. You're only home-sick, and what you call varicose veins come from over-eating. |
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