erythematosus
- adjective
- /ˌɛrɪθəˈmeɪtəs/
- Specialized
:
eritematoso
- The doctor noted an erythematosus rash on the patient's arms during the examination.
Examples
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The skin appeared erythematosus after exposure to the allergen.
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The patient displayed an erythematosus rash on her arms.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting many organs.
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Doctors diagnosed him with erythematosus lesions.
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The doctor noted an erythematosus rash on the patient's arms during the examination.
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The skin appeared erythematosus after exposure to the allergen.
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The patient displayed an erythematosus rash on her arms.
Synonyms
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Having skin that looks like the color of blood from heat or strong feeling
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Hot, swollen, red, and often painful because of injury or infection
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Having red skin or mouth lining that looks swollen and sore
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Skin and eyes that are red from crying, exercise, or irritation
Relating to or causing red skin, for example after sunburn
Compounds
- Specialized
A long-lasting skin condition that makes red patches on the cheeks and bridge of the nose
- Specialized
A disease in which the immune system attacks many body parts, causing tiredness, joint pain, and a face rash
- Specialized
A long-term illness in which the body's defence attacks the skin, joints, and other parts
- Specialized
A long-term disease where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, causing tiredness, joint pain, and skin rash
How Red
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word erythematosus comes from the Greek root erythema, which means 'redness' and is related to the part erythro- meaning 'red'. So, erythematosus describes skin or tissue that is 'reddened' or inflamed.