SCLEROSING SOLUTIONS
\sklˈɛɹə͡ʊzɪŋ səlˈuːʃənz], \sklˈɛɹəʊzɪŋ səlˈuːʃənz], \s_k_l_ˈɛ_ɹ_əʊ_z_ɪ_ŋ s_ə_l_ˈuː_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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Chemical agents injected into veins to cause localized thrombosis and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels. They are used in the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Snake's-head
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