roseola

noun ro·se·o·la \ˌrō-zē-ˈō-lə, rō-ˈzē-ə-lə\

Definition of ROSEOLA

: a rose-colored eruption in spots or a disease marked by such an eruption; especially : roseola infantum

— ro·se·o·lar \-lər\ adjective

New Latin, from Latin roseus rosy, from rosa rose

First Known Use: circa 1818

Medical Dictionary

noun ro·se·o·la \ˌrō-zē-ˈō-lə, rō-ˈzē-ə-lə\

: a rose-colored eruption in spots or a disease marked by such an eruption; especially : roseola infantum

—ro·se·o·lar \-lər\ adjective

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