eryth·ro·mel·al·gia
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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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“Erythromelalgia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/erythromelalgia. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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