vascular spider

spider

[spi´der] 1. an arthropod of the class Arachnida.2. vascular spider.spider bite in the United States, the two spiders whose bites are most likely to cause a serious reaction are the black widow spider(Latrodectus mactans) and the brown recluse spider(Loxosceles reclusa). Signs and symptoms are associated with the effects of injection of the venom and include pain at the injection site, weakness, muscle pain and cramps, elevated blood pressure, and restlessness. Bites by these spiders must be treated promptly and effectively. First aid is the same as that for a snakebite and includes the following:
1. Wash the wound with soap and water and apply a clean dressing.
2. Apply a constricting band between the area of the bite and the heart.
3. Keep the person calm and transport him to the hospital or medical facility as soon as possible.
4. If swelling becomes apparent, apply a cold compress to the area.black widow spider Latrodectus mactans, a poisonous spider found in North America; see spider bite.brown recluse spider Loxosceles reclusa, a poisonous spider found in North America; see spider bite.vascular spider a telangiectasis due to dilatation and branching of superficial cutaneous arteries, which presents as a bright red central portion with branching radiations, the whole somewhat resembling the configuration of a spider. The lesions may occur singly or in large numbers, and may be nevoid or acquired, being commonly associated with pregnancy and liver disease. Called also nevus araneus, spider nevus, and spider telangiectasia.

spi·der an·gi·o·ma

a telangiectatic arteriole in the skin with radiating capillary branches simulating the legs of a spider; characteristic, but not pathognomonic, of parenchymatous liver disease; also seen in pregnancy, often disappearing after delivery, and at times in healthy people. Synonym(s): arterial spider, nevus araneus, spider hemangioma, spider nevus, spider telangiectasia, vascular spider

A superficial spider-like cluster of capillaries composed of a central ‘feeder’ vessel and multiple minute tortuous and dilated radiating vessels with a peripheral erythaema; when the involved vessel is large, it may pulsate and blanch on pressure; while classically due to increased circulating oestrogens as seen in pregnancy and alcoholic cirrhosis, SAs may occur in chronic hepatic congestion 2º to constrictive pericarditis and may be a normal birthmark in children

spi·der an·gi·o·ma

(spī'dĕr an'jē-ō'mă) A telangiectatic arteriole in the skin with radiating capillary branches simulating the legs of a spider; characteristic, but not pathognomonic, of parenchymatous liver disease; also seen in pregnancy, often disappearing after delivery, and at times in otherwise healthy people.
Synonym(s): arterial spider, spider nevus, spider telangiectasia, spider (2) , vascular spider.

vascular spider

vascular spider

spider

spi·der an·gi·o·ma

spi·der an·gi·o·ma

vascular spider

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noun a dilation of superficial capillaries with a central red dot from which blood vessels radiate

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