Plural of varix
irregular plural
The plural of varix is varices.
Forms of varix
| Singular | varix |
|---|---|
| Plural | varices |
| Countable | countable |
Varices in a sentence
- They suggested that the presence of a local hyperhemodynamic state in the upper gastric body is important for the formation of esophageal varices.1999 December, A Matsumoto, “Left gastric vein hemodynamics and variceal recurrence in patients undergoing prophylactic endoscopic…. From the entry hyperhemodynamic
- The origin of each tube is situated closer to the older of each two consecutive varices, and the tube is bent dorsally and slightly posteriorly.1976, George E. Radwin, Murex Shells of the World: An Illustrated Guide to the Muricidae. From the entry dorsally
Meaning of varix
- noun A varicose, i.e. swollen and knotted, vein.
- noun In mollusks, a particular ridge on the shell, corresponding to a former position of the aperture.
Nouns ending in -ix: plural -ices
Questions about the plural of varix
- What is the plural of varix?
- The plural of varix is varices.
- Is varix countable?
- Varix is a countable noun.
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