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erythema

/ˌɛrɪˈθimə/ /ˌɛrɪˈdiːmə/

Meanings
noun
Abnormal redness and inflammation of the skin, due to vasodilation.

Examples :

"After spending too long in the sun, she developed erythema on her shoulders. "
medicine physiology disease body anatomy condition

Related Words

Illustration abnormal

abnormal noun

/əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/

A person or object that is not normal.

"The abnormal in the class's attendance record was due to the school holiday. "

Illustration irritation

irritation noun

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

The act of irritating or annoying

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration sunscreen

sunscreen noun

/ˈsʌnskrin/

A cream, to be spread on the skin, containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

"I put on sunscreen before going to the beach to protect my skin from sunburn. "

Illustration inflammation

inflammation noun

/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

"The inflammation of the dry leaves by the bonfire was quite impressive. "

Illustration sunburn

sunburn noun

/ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

"After spending the whole day at the beach, she got a painful sunburn. "

Illustration shoulders

shoulders noun

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ /ˈʃoʊldɚz/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration redness

redness noun

/ˈrɛdnəs/

The state or quality or characteristic of being red.

"Nancy Reagan is famous for the redness of her wardrobe."

Illustration vasodilation

vasodilation noun

/ˌveɪzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃən/ /ˌvæzoʊdaɪˈleɪʃən/

Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

"After running on the treadmill, he experienced vasodilation in his face, causing it to become flushed and red. "

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spending noun

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Present participle of spend, expenditure.

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "