Definition of ERYTHEMA

erythema

Meanings

Plural: erythemas, erythemata

Noun

  • 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

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

erythema is a valid Words With Friends word