Avarix (pl.:varices) is an abnormally dilated blood vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in thevenous system, but may also occur inarterial orlymphatic vessels.^[1]

Examples of varices include:^{[citation needed]}

• 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

• Varicose ulcer
• Varix (mollusc)

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• Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

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