erythema

[/ɛrɪˈθiːmə/]
nounfemininepl: erythemas
eritema
1. A medical condition characterized by redness of the skin caused by inflammation or increased blood flow
The patient developed erythema after exposure to the sun.
O paciente desenvolveu eritema após exposição ao sol.
2. Superficial redness of the skin without elevation or induration
Erythema can result from various causes including allergies, infections, or irritation.
O eritema pode resultar de várias causas, incluindo alergias, infecções ou irritação.
Erythema is a purely medical/clinical term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA. It appears in medical records, dermatology reports, and clinical discussions. The term is standardized across both countries and is not subject to regional variations in meaning. In Brazil, it is commonly referenced in medical consultations and prescriptions for skin conditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rednessinflammationflushinghyperemia
Antonyms / Antônimos
pallorblanching

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eritema
Most common term used in medical settings throughout Brazil
São Paulo
eritema
Standard medical terminology
Rio de Janeiro
eritema
Standard medical terminology
Portugal
eritema
Portuguese medical term, identical spelling but may use different clinical classification systems

Related Words

dermatitisurticariarashinflammationsunburnallergic reaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

erythema multiforme - a serious skin condition with multiple lesions
erythema nodosum - inflammation of subcutaneous fat tissue
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →