Recent Examples on the WebSigns of inflammation include skin redness, swelling, and pain.—Lisa Desantis, Health, 1 June 2024 Our tester watched her melasma, redness, and discoloration disappear, using little effort to dab her finger in the tiny pot and blend the buttery texture into place.—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 Common signs include persistent sneezing, pawing at their ears or eyes, shaking of the head, coughing, signs of discomfort while eating or drinking, or redness and swelling in a certain spot.—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024 Common symptoms of a bark scorpion sting may include intense pain, swelling, redness and warmth at the sting site.—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 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
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The first known use of redness was
before the 12th century
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