erythematous

[ er-uh-them-uh-tuhs, ‑-thee-muh‑ ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. abnormally inflamed or reddened:

   Clinical signs include the presence of dry, fissured lips and a coated, erythematous, and fissured tongue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of erythematous¹

First recorded in 1770–80; erythemat- (stem of erythema ( def ) ) + -ous ( def )

Example Sentences

The erythematous and vesicular varieties are the most favorable.

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In the sluggish, dry, erythematous, scaly and papular types.

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It is developed, as a rule, from the erythematous or papular type.

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Erythematous, morbilliform and erythemato-papular; itching is usually present and moderate desquamation may follow.

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Erythematous and scarlatinoid; usually no febrile disturbance, and desquamation seldom follows.

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