[roh-zey-shee-uh] 
| a chronic form of acne affecting the nose, forehead, and cheeks, characterized by red pustular lesions. |
| ro·sa·ce·a (rō-zā'shē-ə) n. A chronic dermatitis of the face, especially of the nose and cheeks, characterized by a red or rosy coloration, caused by dilation of capillaries, and the appearance of acnelike pimples. Also called acne rosacea. [New Latin (acne) rosācea, rose-colored (acne), from Latin, feminine of rosāceus, made of roses; see rosaceous.] |
rosacea ro·sa·ce·a (rō-zā'shē-ə)
n.
A chronic dermatitis of the face, especially of the nose and cheeks, characterized by a red or rosy coloration with deep-seated papules and pustules and caused by dilation of capillaries. Also called acne erythematosa, acne rosacea.
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