Enanthematous

/ˌɛnænθəˈmeɪtəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by an enanthema; describing a condition in which internal mucous membrane eruptions appear.

Etymology

From 'enanthema' + '-ous' (adjective-forming suffix). The '-ous' ending comes from Latin and was attached to 'enanthema' to create an adjective describing things possessing the quality of an internal eruption.

Kelly Says

This medical adjective is one of those words doctors use to sound precise—saying 'enanthematous rash' tells other doctors exactly where and what kind of eruption you're discussing, cutting through confusion in medical charts.

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