spider vein
noun [ C usually plural ] uk/ˈspaɪ.də ˌvəɪn/ us/ˈspaɪ.dɚ ˌvəɪn/ (also UK thread vein)
蛛状曲张静脉
a very thin vein (= tube that carries blood) that can be seen on the legs or face
She consulted a dermatologist about some unsightly spider veins on her legs. 她腿上有一些难看的蛛状曲张静脉，因此咨询了皮肤科医生。
Spider veins are not a medical condition. 蛛状曲张静脉并不是一种病症。
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- Spider veins can form at puberty and can worsen with age.
- It's almost impossible to eliminate every last spider vein.
- The company sells a specialized needle for removing spider veins.