erythema

An erythema

Meaning

Noun

Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation

Origin

From New Latin erythēma, from Ancient Greek ἐρύθημα ("a redness or flush on the skin"), from ἐρυθρός

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