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Preferred term

Telangiectasis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Permanent dilation of preexisting blood vessels (CAPILLARIES; ARTERIOLES; VENULES) creating small focal red lesions, most commonly in the skin or mucous membranes. It is characterized by the prominence of skin blood vessels, such as vascular spiders.

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Synonym(s)

  • Telangiectasia

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