erythromelalgia

noun

eryth·ro·mel·al·gia | \ -məl-ˈal-jə

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Medical Definition of erythromelalgia

: a state of excessive dilation of the superficial blood vessels of the feet or more rarely the hands accompanied by hyperemia, increased skin temperature, and burning pain

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