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Definition of Spider veins

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Spider veins: A group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin. Their wheel-and- spoke shape resembles a spider. Also known as spider telangiectasia.

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