erythema (redirected from erythema multiforme major)

er·y·the·ma  (r-thm)

n.

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

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[Greek eruthma, from eruthainein, to redden, be red, from eruthros, red; see reudh- in Indo-European roots.]

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ery·thema·tous (-thm-ts, -thm-), ery·the·matic (-mtk), ery·themic adj.

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erythema

an abnormal red condition of the skin, the result of capillary congestion. — erythematous, adj.

See also: Disease and Illness

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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