rosacea

American  

[-shee-uh, roh-zey-shuh] / -ʃi ə, roʊˈzeɪ ʃə /

noun

Pathology.

1. a chronic disorder of the facial skin marked by flare-ups and remissions that is often mistaken for acne and is characterized by flushing, redness, pimples, visible blood vessels, and burning or stinging.

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rosacea British  

/ rəʊˈzeɪʃə /

noun

1. Also called: acne rosacea.  a chronic inflammatory disease causing the skin of the face to become abnormally flushed and sometimes pustular

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Etymology

Origin of rosacea

First recorded in 1825–35; from New Latin (acnē) rosācea “rose-colored (acne),” Latin, feminine of rosāceus “made of roses”; see origin at rosaceous

Example Sentences

It’s for roses, too, which makes sense when you consider that both plants are members of the Rosacea family.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2023

In simple, straightforward language, each chapter’s “Meet the Family” section introduces botanical nomenclature and outlines relationships, like how strawberries, apples and wild roses are all members of the Rosacea — or rose — family.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2022

Rosacea is a common but misunderstood condition that is thought to affect millions.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2022

Rosacea has typically been thought to affect women older than 30 who are of Northern European descent and have fair skin.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2021

Rosacea, popularly known as acne rosacea, is a more severe and troublesome disorder, a true dermatitis with no relation to the foregoing, and in most cases secondary to seborrhea of the scalp.

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