erythema

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
  2. Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation

Pronunciation

/ˌɛɹɪˈθiːmə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-erythema.wav /ˌɛɹɪˈθimə/ /ˌɛɹəˈθimə/ /ˌeɹɪˈθiːmə/

Word forms

erythema erythemas erythemata

Etymology

From New Latin erythēma, from Ancient Greek ἐρύθημα (erúthēma, “a redness or flush on the skin”), from ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”).

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