spider-burst

spi·der-burst

(spī'dĕr-bŭrst), Radiating dull red capillary lines on the skin of the leg, usually without any visible or palpable varicose veins, but nevertheless due to deep-seated venous dilation. [spiderweb + sunburst]

spi·der-burst

(spī'dĕr-bŭrst) Radiating dull red capillary lines on the skin of the leg, usually without any visible or palpable varicose veins, but nevertheless due to deep-seated venous dilation; sometimes referred to as skyrocket capillary ectasis. [spiderweb + sunburst]

spider-burst

An area on the leg in which capillaries radiate from a central point. The veins, though dilated, are not varicosities.