erythematosus
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἐρύθημα (erúthēma, “a redness or flush on the skin”), from ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”).[1]
The German form Erythematodes is arguably the preferred correct form.[2]
Noun edit
erythematosus
Derived terms edit
References edit
- ^ Schwager, Edith, Salat, Harris (1991) Medical English Usage and Abusage[1], Oryx Press, page 95
- ^ Arzt, L. (1953) “Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus (malignant lupul erythematosus (Goldmith-Bear)) seine Geshcite--Versuch einer Begriffenstimmung”, in Journal of the Mount Sinai Hospital, New York[2], volume 19, page 29