Vascular Spider (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 noted a vascular spider on the patient's nose, a visible sign of increased blood pressure.
- She complained to her dermatologist about a vascular spider on her cheek that had appeared during pregnancy.
- Hepatic cirrhosis often results in the appearance of vascular spiders, so her doctor was concerned.
- While treating rosacea, the doctor needed to address several vascular spiders on the patient's face.
- As part of a routine skin exam, the nurse practitioner checked the patient for vascular spiders on the face, neck, and chest.