erythema

Definitions


[ˌɛrɪˈθiːmə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irritation causing dilatation of the blood capillaries


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Greek eruthēma, from eruthainein ‘be red’, from eruthros ‘red’




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