Medical Dictionary

erythema nodosum

noun erythema no·do·sum \-nō-ˈdō-səm\

Medical Definition of ERYTHEMA NODOSUM

:  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 hypersensitivity

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