Definition of Erythema nodosum

1. Noun. Skin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs.

Generic synonyms: Erythema
Specialized synonyms: Enl, Erythema Nodosum Leprosum

Medical Definition of Erythema nodosum

1. A disorder characterised by the formation of tender, red nodules on the front of the legs. Erythema nodosum primarily affects women and has been associated with certain infections: coccidiomycosis, fungal infections, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and syphilis. A sensitivity to a particular drug (for example penicillin, progestin, birth control pills) may also manifest this disorder. Other disorders and conditions that have been associated with erythema nodosum include: leukaemia, sarcoidosis, rheumatic fever, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Erythema Nodosum

erythema figuratum perstans
erythema fugax
erythema gyratum
erythema induratum
erythema infectiosum
erythema intertrigo
erythema iris
erythema keratodes
erythema marginatum
erythema migrans
erythema multiforme
erythema multiforme bullosum
erythema multiforme exudativum
erythema multiforme major
erythema neonatorum
erythema nodosum (current term)
erythema nodosum leprosum
erythema nodosum migrans
erythema palmare hereditarium
erythema papulatum
erythema paratrimma
erythema pernio
erythema perstans
erythema polymorphe
erythema simplex
erythema solare
erythema threshold
erythema toxicum
erythema toxicum neonatorum
erythema tuberculatum

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