First Known Use: 1876
Dictionary
rosacea
noun ro·sa·cea \rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə\
Definition of ROSACEA
: a chronic inflammatory disorder involving especially the skin of the nose, forehead, and cheeks that is characterized by congestion, flushing, telangiectasia, and marked nodular swelling of tissues especially of the nose —called also acne rosacea
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Origin of ROSACEA
short for New Latin acne rosacea rose-colored acne
Rhymes with ROSACEA
Medical Dictionary
rosacea
noun ro·sa·cea \rō-ˈzā-sh(ē-)ə\
Medical Definition of ROSACEA
: a chronic inflammatory disorder involving especially the skin of the nose, forehead, and cheeks that is characterized by congestion, flushing, telangiectasia, and marked nodular swelling of tissues especially of the nose—called also acne rosacea
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