pityriasis rosea

noun

A skin rash consisting of round or oval lesions, mainly on the trunk and upper limbs, often preceded by a herald patch.

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nounpityriasis rosea (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA skin rash consisting of round or oval lesions, mainly on the trunk and upper limbs, often preceded by a herald patch.
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