spider vein

noun

: a telangiectasia (as of the legs or face) often appearing as a central area with outward radiations resembling the legs of a spider

Examples of spider vein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additional services include anti-aging therapies such as Botox and Juvederm, laser hair removal and spider vein treatment. cleveland, 6 June 2020 For example, body lotion tends to address concerns like firming, cellulite, or spider veins, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King. Emma Sarran Webster, Allure, 27 Oct. 2019 The pro also recommends using a gradual self-tanner a few weeks before the big reveal to camouflage discoloration or spider veins. Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spider vein was in 1976

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“Spider vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20vein. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

spider vein

noun
: a telangiectasia (as on the legs or face) often appearing as a central area with outward radiations resembling the legs of a spider
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