erythredema

erythredema
SYN: acrodynia (2). [erythro- + G. oidema, swelling]

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eryth·re·de·ma or chiefly Brit eryth·roe·de·ma i-.rith-rə-'dē-mə n ACRODYNIA

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  • erythredema — eryth·re·de·ma …   English syllables

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