Definition of Rum-blossom

1. Noun. Enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.


Medical Definition of Rum-blossom

1. A manifestation of severe acne rosacea resulting in significant enlargement of the nose and occurring primarily in men. It is caused by hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands and surrounding connective tissue. The nose is reddened and marked with numerous telangiectasias. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rum-blossom

rulier
ruliest
ruling
ruling on
ruling pen
rulingly
rulings
rullichies
rullion
rullions
rullock
rullocks
ruly
rum
rum-blossom (current term)
rum-tum
rum-tums
rum baba
rum ball
rum cake
rum cherry
rum cocktail
rum go
rum nose
rum sling
rumaki
rumakis
rumal

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