English Explanatory Dictionary

rosacea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chronic condition characterized by redness of the face.

Pronunciation

/ɹoʊˈzeɪ.ʃə/ /ɹoʊˈzeɪ.ʃiə/

Word forms

rosacea rosaceas

Etymology

Clipping of acne rosacea, from New Latin acnē (“acne”) + rosācea, feminine of rosāceus (“rose-colored”).

Synonyms

acne rosacea

Related words

Rosaceae rosacean rosaceous

Derived words

rosaceaform rosaceal rosacealike rosaceiform
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