The root varic is most commonly associated with which condition?

• A. Varicose veins
• B. Arteriosclerosis
• C. Cholecystitis
• D. Hepatitis

Answer: (B)

The root varic- signals a connection to a varix, which is a twisted, dilated vein. In medical terms, this root shows up in words describing enlarged, tortuous veins, such as varicose veins. So, the root varic- is most commonly associated with varicose veins, where veins in the legs become swollen and twisted. The other conditions—arteriosclerosis, gallbladder inflammation, and liver inflammation—do not derive from this root, since their terminology comes from different roots and describes different processes.