spider nevus

/ˌspaɪdər ˌnivəs/
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Definitions of spider nevus
  1. noun
    a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate
    synonyms: spider angioma, vascular spider
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    type of:
    angioma
    a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels
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