ro·sa·ce·a (r -z  sh - )n. A chronic dermatitis of the face, especially of the nose and cheeks, characterized by a red or rosy coloration, caused by dilation of capillaries, and the appearance of acnelike pimples. Also called acne rosacea. [New Latin (acne) ros cea, rose-colored (acne), from Latin, feminine of rosceus, made of roses; see rosaceous.] |
rosacea [rəʊˈzeɪʃə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) a chronic inflammatory disease causing the skin of the face to become abnormally flushed and sometimes pustular Also called acne rosacea
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  rosacea - a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearanceacne - an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|