an infectious skin disease caused by bacteria (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae) and characterized by red-colored lesions
See erysipeloid in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĕrˌĭ-sĭpˈə-loidˌ, îrˌə-)
noun
An infectious disease of the skin that is contracted by handling fish or meat infected with the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae and characterized by red lesions on the hands.