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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-)
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