spider naevus

English

Alternative forms
  • spider nevus

Noun

spider naevus (plural spider naevi)

  1. (medicine) A type of telangiectasis characterised by a central red spot with reddish, outwardly-radiating extensions, resembling a spider web in appearance.
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