A genetic disease characterized by the presence of multiple direct connections between arteries and veins called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Small AVMs, or telangiectases, close to the surface of skin and mucous membranes often rupture and bleed after slight trauma. Abbreviated HHT. The most common manifestations of HHT are recurrent nosebl [..]

The permanent enlargement of blood vessels, causing redness in the skin or mucous membranes.

1831, Modern Latin, from Greek telos "end" (see tele-), + angeion "vessel" (see angio-), + ektasis "a stretching out, extension, dilation," from ek (see ex-) + tasis &quo [..]

broken veins (pop)

Blood vessels visible through the skin.

A dilatation of small bloodvessels near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. They can develop anywhere on the body, but most commonly seen on the face, eyes and legs. Most cases are of unknown [..]

Telangiectasia is a condition in which small blood vessels in the skin become abnormally large and appear as fine red lines in the skin.

Permanent dilation of preexisting Blood Vessels (Capillaries; Arterioles; Venules) creating small focal red lesions, most commonly in the Skin or Mucous Membranes. It is characterized by the prominenc [..]

An autosomal dominant vascular anomaly characterized by Telangiectases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes and by recurrent gastrointestinal Bleeding. This disorder is caused by Mutations of A Gene (on C [..]

An autosomal dominant vascular anomaly characterized by the presence of multiple small telangiectases of the skin, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs, associated with recurrent [..]

The permanent enlargement of blood vessels, causing redness in the skin or mucous membranes.

(medicine) A medical condition characterized by dark red blotches on the skin caused by chronic dilation of the capillaries. * '''2008''', Mary E. Klingensmith, ''The Washington Manual of Surgery'' [..]