erythema
pronunciation
How to pronounce erythema in British English:
UK [ˌerɪ'θi:mə]
How to pronounce erythema in American English:
US [ˌerɪ'θimə]
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- Noun:
- abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
Word Origin
- erythema (n.)
- medical Latin, from Greek erythema "a redness on the skin; a blush; redness," from erythainein "to become red," from erythros "red" (see red (1)). Related: Erythematous.
Example
- 1. His erythema ab igne was only on his left leg .
- 2. Swelling and erythema receded after a few days .
- 3. In rare cases , chronic erythema ab igne can lead to squamous cell carcinoma , a form of cancer .
- 4. Physical examination findings are typically depending on the underlying systemic process , but erythema and crusting are common findings .
- 5. Women with mastitis usually complain of the sudden onset of painfever erythema .