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erythema

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er·​y·​the·​ma | \ ˌer-ə-ˈthē-mə How to pronounce erythema (audio) \

Definition of erythema

: abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes due to capillary congestion (as in inflammation)

Examples of erythema in a Sentence

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 Chang says those with lighter complexions may be more prone to acne erythema (persistent redness) after inflammatory acne, while those with darker complexion patients may be more prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or brown blemishing. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "How To Get Rid of Acne Scars—Forever," 21 Jan. 2019 Each year, the CDC receives reports of nearly 30,000 cases of this illness, which can cause fever, headache, fatigue and a bulls-eye rash known as erythema migrans. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "What you need to know about ticks," 23 May 2017

First Known Use of erythema

circa 1783, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for erythema

New Latin, from Greek erythēma, from erythainein to redden, from erythros

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erythema

noun
er·​y·​the·​ma | \ ˌer-ə-ˈthē-mə How to pronounce erythema (audio) \

Medical Definition of erythema

: abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes due to capillary congestion (as in inflammation)

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