erythema

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
15
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˌɛɹɪˈθiːmə/
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/ˌɛɹɪˈθiːmə/ · /ˌɛɹɪˈθimə/ · /ˌɛɹəˈθimə/ · /ˌeɹɪˈθiːmə/

Definition of erythema

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
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noun

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

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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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