erythrism

noun er·y·thrism \ˈer-ə-ˌthri-zəm\

Definition of ERYTHRISM

: a condition marked by exceptional prevalence of red pigmentation (as in hair or feathers)

— er·y·thris·tic \ˌer-ə-ˈthris-tik\ also er·y·thris·mal \-ˈthriz-məl\ adjective

1864

Medical Dictionary

noun er·y·thrism \ˈer-ə-ˌthriz-əm\

: a condition marked by exceptional prevalence of red pigmentation (as in skin or hair)

—er·y·thris·tic \ˌer-ə-ˈthris-tik\ also er·y·thris·mal \-ˈthriz-məl\ adjective

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