rosacea
ro·sa·cea
noun \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
Origin of ROSACEA
short for New Latin acne rosacea rose-colored acne
First Known Use: 1876
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