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Varicose veins

Varicose veins (or spider veins) are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. Learn about how to keep them from getting worse.

Disease ConditionCardiovascular

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Definition

Varicose veins (or spider veins) are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. Learn about how to keep them from getting worse.

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Varicose veins
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Disease Condition
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Topic Overview
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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