Definition of varicose

• a. - Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.
• a. - Intended for the treatment of varicose veins; -- said of elastic stockings, bandages. and the like.