varic- root words — words with the varic- root

The root varic- comes from Latin varix, meaning swollen vein. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including varicose, varices, varicocele, varicotomy, varix. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the varic- root

Explore words with varic- — words containing the varic- root and sharing its sense of "swollen vein". Examples include varicose, varices, varicocele, varicotomy, varix. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does varic- mean?

The varic- root means swollen vein, from Latin varix. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.