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.