capillary telangiectasianoun [ U ]
uk/kəˌpɪl.ər.i tel.ændʒ.i.ekˈteɪ.ʒə/us/ˈkæp.əˌler.i teˌlændʒ.i.ekˈteɪ.ʒə/specializeda condition that produces raised dark red areas on the skin as a result of capillaries (= small blood vessels) being larger than normal
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Skin complaints & blemishes
- boil
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- diaper rash
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- hive
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- jaundiced
- pimple
- pitted
- prickle
- rash
- scabby
- scar
- sinus
- spotty
- ulcerated
- verruca
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