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Erythema — A redness of the skin resulting from inflammation, for example, as caused by sunburn. * * * Redness due to capillary dilation. [G. e., flush] e. ab igne a reticulated, pigmented, macular eruption that occurs, often on the shins, in bakers,… … Medical dictionary
erythema nodosum — erythema no·do·sum nō dō səm n a skin condition characterized by small tender reddened nodules under the skin (as over the shin bones) often accompanied by fever and transitory arthritic pains and commonly considered a manifestation of… … Medical dictionary
Cullen sign — a bluish bruiselike appearance around the umbilicus, which is seen in acute pancreatitis. T. S. Cullen (1868 1953), US gynaecologist * * * Cul·len sign (kulґən) [Thomas Stephen Cullen, American surgeon, 1868–1953] see under sign … Medical dictionary
Grey Turner sign — a bluish bruiselike appearance around the flanks, which is seen in acute pancreatitis. G. Grey Turner (1877 1951), British surgeon … Medical dictionary
Cullen sign — a bluish bruiselike appearance around the umbilicus due to bleeding into the peritoneum. Causes include a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and acute pancreatitis.[S. Cullen (1868–1953), US gynaecologist] … The new mediacal dictionary
erythema — n. flushing of the skin due to dilatation of the blood capillaries in the dermis. It may be physiological or a sign of inflammation or infection. Erythema nodosum is characterized by tender bruiselike swellings on the shins and is often… … The new mediacal dictionary
Grey Turner sign — a bluish bruiselike appearance around the flanks, which is seen in acute pancreatitis [Grey Turner (1877–1951), British surgeon] … The new mediacal dictionary
