noun
- Plural of exanthema; a widespread rash or eruption on the skin, typically accompanying a systemic disease such as measles or scarlet fever.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- The doctor identified several exanthemas characteristic of viral infections in the pediatric ward.
- Measles and chickenpox are diseases known for producing distinctive exanthemas.
- The patient's exanthemas appeared three days after the fever began.
- Different exanthemas can help clinicians diagnose specific infectious diseases.
- The dermatologist examined the exanthemas to determine their underlying cause.