noun🔗ShareErisipelaA severe skin disease caused by streptococcus infection in surface and surrounding tissue, marked by continued spreading inflammation."After scratching his leg, John noticed a painful, red rash spreading quickly; the doctor diagnosed it as erysipelas and prescribed antibiotics. "Después de rascarse la pierna, John notó una erupción roja y dolorosa que se extendía rápidamente; el médico lo diagnosticó como erisipela y le recetó antibióticos.diseasemedicineorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading