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/clinical term; Plural form; singular is 'exanthema'
Examples
- The patient presented with exanthemata characteristic of measles.
- Viral infections often produce exanthemata on the trunk and extremities.
- The doctor examined the exanthemata to confirm the diagnosis of scarlet fever.
- Exanthemata can vary in appearance depending on the underlying disease.
- The appearance and distribution of exanthemata helped identify the infectious agent.