erythrism

noun
er·​y·​thrism | \ ˈer-ə-ˌthri-zəm How to pronounce erythrism (audio) \

Definition of erythrism

: a condition marked by exceptional prevalence of red pigmentation (as in hair or feathers)

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Other Words from erythrism

erythristic \ ˌer-​ə-​ˈthri-​stik How to pronounce erythristic (audio) \ or less commonly erythrismal \ ˌer-​ə-​ˈthriz-​məl How to pronounce erythrismal (audio) \ adjective

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In humans, erythrism may be responsible, at least in part, for red hair and freckles, according to the Huffington Post. Fox News, "Pink grasshopper, unusual and 'extremely rare,' spotted in UK garden," 13 Aug. 2019

First Known Use of erythrism

1864, in the meaning defined above

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erythrism

noun
er·​y·​thrism | \ ˈer-ə-ˌthriz-əm How to pronounce erythrism (audio) \

Medical Definition of erythrism

: a condition marked by exceptional prevalence of red pigmentation (as in skin or hair)

Other Words from erythrism

erythristic \ ˌer-​ə-​ˈthris-​tik How to pronounce erythristic (audio) \ also erythrismal \ -​ˈthriz-​məl How to pronounce erythrismal (audio) \ adjective