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livedo reticularis

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Main Entry: livedo re·tic·u·lar·is
Pronunciation: -ri-"tik-y&-'ler-&s, -'lar-
Function: noun
: a condition of theperipheral blood vessels characterized by reddish blue mottling of the skin especially of the extremities usually upon exposure to cold
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livedo reticularis livedo re·tic·u·lar·is (rĭ-tĭk'yə-lâr'ĭs)
n.
A purplish network-patterned discoloration of the skin caused by dilation of capillaries and venules.

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