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varices

UK //ˈværɪsiːz//US //ˈvɛrɪsiːz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'varix'(意为扭曲的静脉),复数形式为 'varices'。

noun

❶ 指异常扩张的静脉,常见于食管或腿部,因血管壁薄弱或压力增高导致膨大扭曲,可能引发疼痛或出血。

“The patient was diagnosed with esophageal varices due to liver cirrhosis.”

(该患者因肝硬化被诊断出食管静脉曲张。)

“Leg varices can cause swelling and discomfort after prolonged standing.”

(腿部静脉曲张可能导致长时间站立后肿胀和不适。)

同义词:varicose veins, venous dilatations, vein abnormalities

常见短语

esophageal varices — 特指食管内扩张的静脉,常见于肝病患者,破裂可能导致危及生命的出血。

“Endoscopic screening is recommended for patients at risk of esophageal varices.”

(建议有食管静脉曲张风险的患者接受内窥镜筛查。)