1. Plural of erysipelas; acute inflammatory skin infections caused by streptococcal bacteria, characterized by redness, swelling, and fever.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form

Examples

• The hospital treated several cases of erysipelases during the winter outbreak.
• Erysipelases typically respond well to antibiotic therapy when diagnosed early.
• The dermatologist documented three different erysipelases in her patient records that week.
• Recurrent erysipelases can lead to chronic lymphedema if left untreated.
• Patients with erysipelases often experience high fever and facial swelling.