Advertisement
Advertisement
roseola
[ roh-zee-uh-luh, roh-zee-oh-luh ]
roseola
/ rəʊˈziːələ /
noun
- a feverish condition of young children that lasts for some five days during the last two of which the patient has a rose-coloured rash. It is caused by the human herpes virus
- any red skin eruption or rash
Discover More
Derived Forms
- roˈseolar, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- ro·seo·lar adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of roseola1
C19: from New Latin, diminutive of Latin roseus rosy
Discover More
Compare Meanings
How does roseola compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:
Discover More
Example Sentences
Rose′-quartz, a transparent quartz; Rose′-rash (see Roseola).
From Project Gutenberg
Roseola claims that Tiffany makes a right smart of her brother, and sets a heap by him.
From Project Gutenberg
Eczema, roseola, elephantiasis, presented a long array of doleful victims.
From Project Gutenberg
Before medication had had time to make any impression on the disease, roseola appeared.
From Project Gutenberg
Hebra was the first to point out the significance of the rash known as roseola variolosa or erythema variolosa.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse