Meaning & use
Erythema
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Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow in the capillaries, often as a result of injury, infection, or irritation.
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The dermatologist noted mild erythema around the site of the insect bite.
Sunburn typically begins with erythema before the skin starts to peel.
A note on using this word
From Greek 'erythros,' meaning red; the term appears throughout medicine, from sunburn to inflammatory skin conditions like erythema multiforme.
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