erythemic

English

Etymology

erythema +‎ -ic.

Adjective

erythemic (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Erythematous.
    • 1977, Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacological and biochemical properties of drug substances:
      Scores were totaled for treatment groups of 4-8 pigs at each grading period and the percent of maximum erythemic response determined or the average erythemic score was determined.
    • 1998, Bonny L. Johnson, Jody Gross, Handbook of Oncology Nursing, Jones & Bartlett Learning, →ISBN, page 537:
      Skin may be erythemic, lacerated, or bleeding, and encrustations may be seen on the skin, stoma, or old appliance (white sandpaper-textured particles).
    • 2008, Mary Ann Hogan (MSN.), Debra S. McKinney, Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-PN: Reviews & Rationales, Prentice Hall
      As tumor grows, color may change and appear erythemic and sore, and may even bleed if touched.
    • 2010, Barbara Gladson, Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences, →ISBN, page 443:
      If pressure continues, the area remains erythemic and will not blanch. Eventually, the skin may appear pale due to the extended ischemia.
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