Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

paravariceal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: par-avariceal
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Adjacent to or near a varix; usually with reference to an esophageal varix.

Example Sentences

"In intravariceal injection, the sclerosant is injected directly into the varix. In paravariceal injection, sclerosant is injected in the surrounding tissues."

Etymology

From para- + variceal.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: para

Frequently Paired Words

intravariceal

Questions

What does paravariceal mean?: Adjacent to or near a varix; usually with reference to an esophageal varix.
Where does paravariceal come from?: From para- + variceal.

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