erythema nodosum

noun

An inflammatory condition characterised by inflammation of the fat cells under the skin, resulting in tender red nodules that are usually seen on both shins.

Similar
nodal fever
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Meanings

nounerythema nodosum (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn inflammatory condition characterised by inflammation of the fat cells under the skin, resulting in tender red nodules that are usually seen on both shins.

    Synonyms: nodal fever

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn inflammatory condition characterised by inflammation of the fat cells under the skin, resulting in tender red nodules that are usually seen on both shins.

Similar
nodal fever
Also see
nodal fever

Origin

Latin

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erythema nodosum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/erythema%20nodosum

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