florid

florid definition - medical

flor·id (flôrˈĭd)

adjective
Of a bright red or ruddy color. Used of certain skin lesions.

Related Forms:

  • flo·ridˈi·ty (flə-rĭdˈĭ-tē, flô-) noun

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