rosacea

/roʊˈzeɪʃ(i)ə/
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Definitions of rosacea
  1. noun
    a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
    synonyms: acne rosacea
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    type of:
    acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
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