roseola
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ro·se·o·la

noun \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

Origin of ROSEOLA

New Latin, from Latin roseus rosy, from rosa rose
First Known Use: circa 1818

ro·se·o·la

noun \ˌrō-zē-ˈō-lə, rō-ˈzē-ə-lə\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical 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\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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