er·y·the·ma ( r  -th  m)n. Redness of the skin caused by dilatation and congestion of the capillaries, often a sign of inflammation or infection. [Greek eruth ma, from eruthainein, to redden, be red, from eruthros, red; see reudh- in Indo-European roots.]er y·thema·tous (-thm-ts, -thm-), ery·the·matic (-m t k), ery·themic adj. |
erythema [ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol redness of the skin, usually occurring in patches, caused by irritation or injury to the tissue
[from New Latin, from Greek eruthēma, from eruthros red]
erythematic [ˌɛrɪθɪˈmætɪk], erythematous [ˌɛrɪˈθiːmətəs], erythemal adj
erythema
an abnormal red condition of the skin, the result of capillary congestion. — erythematous, adj.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | erythema - abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation) erythema multiforme - a red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen erythema nodosum - skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs love bite, hickey - a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover erythroderma - any skin disorder involving abnormal redness erythema solare, sunburn - redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun windburn - redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind |
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