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Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. Examples of erythema not associated with pathology include nervous blushes.
Definition of ERYTHROPOIESIS. : the production of red blood cells (as from the bone marrow). â erythÂ·roÂ·poiÂ·etÂ·ic \-Ëe-tik\ adjective.