Recent Examples on the WebThe mites release digestive enzymes and other substances that can irritate the skin and activate the immune system, leading to the redness, swelling and bumps associated with rosacea.—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024 Avoid scratching the bite to prevent further irritation and infection and make sure to keep the area clean and dry and monitor for signs of infection indicated by increasing redness or swelling.—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for redness
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was
before the 12th century
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