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erythema definition

ery·thema (er′i t̸hē′mə)

noun

an abnormal redness of the skin caused by various agents, as sunlight, drugs, etc., that irritate and congest the capillaries

Etymology: ModL < Gr erythēma < erythainein, to redden, blush < erythros, red

Related Forms:

  • erythemic er′y·the′mic (-mik) adjective or erythematous er′y·them′a·tous (er′i t̸hem′ə təs, -t̸hē′mə-)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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