ERYTHEMATOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does erythematous mean? 

• ERYTHEMATOUS (adjective)
  The adjective ERYTHEMATOUS has 1 sense:

1. relating to or characterized by erythema

  Familiarity information: ERYTHEMATOUS used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ERYTHEMATOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or characterized by erythema

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

erythema (abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation))

Derivation:

erythema (abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation))

 Context examples 

Physical examination reveals an erythematous, raised lesion in the cervix and mucopurulent discharge.

(Infectious Cervicitis, NCI Thesaurus)

It is characterized by the presence of an erythematous skin with blisters at birth.

(Ichthyosis Bullosa of Siemens, NCI Thesaurus)

The sweat then seeps into the epidermis, producing pruritic erythematous papulovesicles.

(Miliaria, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Physical examination may reveal erythematous or white lesions or plaques.

(Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)

The early lesions consist of papules and erythematous plaques.

(Pinta, NCI Thesaurus)

On the skin surface, it presents as a single or multiple erythematous, scaly, keratotic patches or plaques.

(Bowen Disease of the Skin, NCI Thesaurus)

Localized rash characterized by grouped vesicles or pustules on an erythematous base that is caused by herpes simplex virus infection.

(Herpes Simplex Dermatitis, NCI Thesaurus)

It presents with erythematous macules and papules, and nodules which may eventually ulcerate.

(Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, NCI Thesaurus)

It presents as a painful, erythematous and swollen skin lesion.

(Furuncle, NCI Thesaurus)

Lesions are surrounded by an elevated erythematous border.

(Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)