Varicose veins

A) A bulge (a weak spot) in the artery wall
B) Degenerative changes in arteries
C) An overstretching of the veins of the lower extremities
D) Inflammation of the veins
E) Small vessels that supply nutrients to large arteries

Varicose Veins

Swollen, twisted veins that typically appear in the legs and feet, often due to faulty valves in the veins.

Veins Overstretching

refers to the condition where veins are stretched beyond their normal capacity, often leading to varicose veins.

Artery Wall

The structure surrounding an artery, composed of three layers: the inner endothelium, middle muscular layer, and outer connective tissue, designed to withstand and regulate blood pressure.