What Does Erythema Mean?
er-ih-THEE-mah
IPA: /ˌɛr.ɪˈθiː.mə/
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Erythema is pronounced er-ih-THEE-mah
What does Erythema mean?
Erythema is redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow in the superficial capillaries.
How do you pronounce Erythema?
Erythema is pronounced "er-ih-THEE-mah". Syllables: er - ih - thee - mah.
When is Erythema used in medicine?
Erythema migrans: bull's-eye rash of Lyme disease. Erythema nodosum: tender nodules on shins, associated with sarcoidosis, IBD. Erythema multiforme: target lesions, drug reaction, HSV.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek rooterythrosred
Common Misconceptions
Erythema blanches with pressure (capillary engorgement); petechiae and purpura do not blanch (blood outside vessels). The blanch test helps distinguish these.
Clinical Context
Erythema migrans: bull's-eye rash of Lyme disease. Erythema nodosum: tender nodules on shins, associated with sarcoidosis, IBD. Erythema multiforme: target lesions, drug reaction, HSV.
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