Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exanthemata
Noun
/ɛkˈsænθəmætə/
Definition
A term used in medicine to refer to eruptions or rashes that appear on the skin, often related to infectious diseases.
Examples
- Measles and chickenpox are common exanthemata seen in children.
- The doctor diagnosed the skin rash as one of the exanthemata associated with a viral infection.
Meaning
Exanthemata are typically characterized by red spots or lesions on the skin and can be indicative of an underlying condition, often viral in nature.
Synonyms
- Rash
- Skin eruption
- Exanthema
