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Spider Angioma (Noun)

Meaning

A dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The doctor examined the patient's skin and noticed a spider angioma on her cheek, which was a common symptom of liver disease.
  • Spider angiomas are often seen in people with cirrhosis, as the liver's inability to detoxify the blood leads to an increase in estrogen levels.
  • The patient's skin was covered in spider angiomas, which were a visible manifestation of her underlying liver condition.
  • During the physical examination, the doctor found a spider angioma on the patient's nose, which prompted her to order further tests to check for liver damage.
  • The spider angioma on the patient's forehead was a sign of the vascular changes that occur in people with liver disease.

Synonyms

  • Spider Nevus
  • Vascular Spider
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