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spider angioma
(redirected from Spider naevus)

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Noun1.spider angioma - a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiatespider angioma - a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate
angioma - a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels


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SPIDER VEINS Another sign of liver disease is the spider naevus - a central capillary vein with several fine blood vessels running from it, a bit like a spider's legs.
Another common type of red mark is the spider naevus - so called because small, dilated capillaries radiate out from it to resemble a red spider on the skin.
 
 
 
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