aureola
- noun
- /ɔːˈriːlə/
- Specialized
- A faint aureola of redness appeared around the insect bite after a few hours.
Examples
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The dermatologist observed a pale aureola around the inflamed area on the patient's arm.
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The scientist described the aureola that formed around the bacterial colony on the petri dish.
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The doctor pointed out the aureola around the patient's rash.
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She noticed an aureola forming around the bruise.
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The dermatologist observed a pale aureola around the inflamed area on the patient's arm.
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A faint aureola of redness appeared around the insect bite after a few hours.
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She noticed an aureola forming around the bruise.
Synonyms
A ring of skin with a different color around a nipple that a baby uses when feeding
A small circular area of color on the skin around a bite or wound
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bunting with a bright yellow chest called the yellow-breasted bunting found in Russia and Siberia
How Distinct
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aureola comes from Latin aureolus, from aurum 'gold', meaning a little golden ring. Doctors use the word for a ring or area around a spot because it suggests a clear circle around something, even when the color is different.