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erythema

Noun

er=y=the=ma

WORDNET DICTIONARY

erythema(n = noun.state) - abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation);

is a kind of erythroderma

Derived form adjective erythematous₁

erythema, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. to redden, fr. 'eryqro`s red.].

A disease of the skin, in which a diffused inflammation forms rose-colored patches of variable size. [1913 Webster]

erythema, n. a superficial reddening of the skin, usu. in patches.

Derivative

erythemal adj. erythematic adj.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk eruthema f. eruthaino be red f. eruthros red

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