erythema

erythema definition - medical

er·y·the·ma (ĕrˌə-thēˈmə)

noun
Redness of the skin caused by dilatation and congestion of the capillaries, often a sign of inflammation or infection.

Related Forms:

  • erˌy·themˈa·tous (-thĕmˈə-təs, -thēˈmə-) adjective

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