Definition of ERYTHEMA

erythema

Plural: erythemas, erythemata

Noun

  • Redness of the skin, caused by dilation of capillaries.
  • abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
  • Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
  • Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation

Examples

  • His face showed a slight ERYTHEMA from the intense concentration during the Scrabble match.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin erythēma, from Ancient Greek ἐρύθημα (erúthēma, “a redness or flush on the skin”), from ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”).

Scrabble Score: 16

erythema: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
erythema: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
erythema: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

erythema: valid Words With Friends Word