redness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redness
before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; see red 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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The treatment did not, however, significantly change outward signs such as redness or swelling.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
That reaction produced the familiar signs of inflammation, including pain, redness, heat, and swelling, similar to what can happen after an injury or infection.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
You’re doing it wrong if you experience persistent tightness, burning, itching or redness, said Gohara, the dermatologist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
With the jab, you may get little bit of skin redness, itching or mild swelling where you inject.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Sometimes, for a second, especially in the sunlight, they pierce through, and you almost forget about the lumpy redness on his face.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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