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/roh zay"shee euh/, n. Pathol.a chronic form of acne affecting the nose, forehead, and cheeks, characterized by red pustular lesions. Also called acne rosacea.
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rosacea — ro•sa•ce•a [[t]roʊˈzeɪ ʃi ə[/t]] n. pat chronic acne affecting the nose, forehead, and cheeks, characterized by red pustular lesions Also called acne rosacea • Etymology: 1825–35; < NL (acnē) rosācea rose colored … From formal English to slang
rosacea — /roʊˈzeɪsiə/ (say roh zayseeuh) noun Pathology a skin condition of the face characterised by redness caused by enlargement of the blood vessels under the skin, combined with acne like eruptions. Also, acne rosacea. {New Latin (acne) rosacea, rose …
