Definition of Rosacea

1. Noun. A skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance.

Exact synonyms: Acne Rosacea
Generic synonyms: Acne

Definition of Rosacea

1. Noun. (pathology) A chronic condition characterized by redness of the face. ¹

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Definition of Rosacea

1. a chronic inflammation of parts of the face [n -S]

Medical Definition of Rosacea

1. A facial skin disorder which results from chronic inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, and-or eyelids. This is often demonstrated by increased redness or acne-like eruptions in these locations on the face. (15 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rosacea

rorquals
rorschach test
rort
rorted
rorter
rorters
rortier
rortiest
rorting
rorts
rorty
rorulent
rory
ros
rosace
rosacea (current term)
rosacea-like tuberculid
rosaceas
rosaceous
rosaces
rosacic
rosacic acid
rosaker
rosakers
rosalgar
rosalia
rosalias
rosanilin
rosanilin dyes

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