erythematous
adjective
er·y·them·a·tous
ˌer-ə-ˈthe-mə-təs 
: exhibiting abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the accumulation of blood in dilated capillaries (as in inflammation) : relating to or marked by erythema
an erythematous rash
Skin examination revealed multiple discrete, erythematous, scaly, indurated papules on the lower back and buttocks, areas which had not previously been affected.—
Jashin J. Wu et al.
Jashin J. Wu et al.Examples of erythematous in a Sentence
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These can show various types of skin disorders, including erythematous (red or discolored) and edematous (swelling) reactions, persisting for weeks or months.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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erythematous
adjective
er·y·them·a·tous
ˌer-ə-ˈthem-ət-əs, -ˈthēm-ət-əs
variants
also erythemic
: relating to or marked by erythema
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