spider vein

noun

Definition of spider vein

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

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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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 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, "The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Legs for Spring," 16 Mar. 2019 LASER Intense, concentrated beams of a various colors of light used to treat a variety of skin problems, including dark spots, spider veins, wrinkles, and unwanted hair or tattoos. Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018

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First Known Use of spider vein

1976, in the meaning defined above

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spider vein

noun

Medical Definition of spider vein

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