noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The excision of part of a vein, typically as a treatment for varicose veins

Synonyms

All synonyms

appendectomyhysterectomymastectomytonsillectomyvasectomy

Related phrases

varicose vein

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