erythema Meaning & Definition
/ˌɛɹɪˈθiːmə/
What Does Erythema Mean?
Erythema is used as a noun meaning Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation. It is also used to mean Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation.
Erythema: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛɹɪˈθiːmə/ |
| Plural | erythemas |
Erythema Definition (Noun)
- Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
- Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation
Synonyms of Erythema
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Erythema synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
erythema (countable and uncountable, plural erythemas or erythemata)
Origin of Erythema
From New Latin erythēma, from Ancient Greek ἐρύθημα (erúthēma, “a redness or flush on the skin”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁rewdʰ- (“red”)..