erythema

noun
UK: /ˌerɪˈθiːmə/
US: /ˌerɪˈθiːmə/

  1. Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow in the capillaries.

    1. The baby had erythema on his cheeks.
    2. Sunburn can cause erythema, which is a type of skin reaction.

Synonyms

redness flush rash inflammation
erythema adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by erythema; causing redness of the skin.

    1. The erythema rash covered her back.
    2. Erythema skin conditions can be itchy and uncomfortable if untreated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "erythema" is /ˌerɪˈθiːmə/ in British English and /ˌerɪˈθiːmə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "erythema": redness, flush, rash, inflammation.

Example usage of "erythema": "The baby had erythema on his cheeks.". More examples on the page.