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Erythema vs Erythematous - What's the difference?

erythema | erythematous |

As a noun erythema

is abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.

As an adjective erythematous is

of or pertaining to erythema.

erythema

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.
  • Skin redness from sunburn or chemical irritation

    • Derived terms

    * erythema migrans

    Related terms

    * erythrocyte * erythrophobia * erythronium

    See also

    * (wikipedia "erythema")

    External links

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    erythematous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to erythema.