Usage Note
Krampfadern are enlarged, twisted veins visible under the skin, most common in the legs. The word is used only in the plural. Risk factors include prolonged standing, obesity, and heredity. Treatment ranges from compression stockings (Kompressionsstrümpfe) to surgery.
Examples
"Ihre Krampfadern wurden mit einer Lasertherapie behandelt."
Natural Translation
Her varicose veins were treated with laser therapy.
Literal Translation
Her varicose veins were with a laser therapy treated.
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