鼻び瘤りゅう

noun

rhinophyma; bulbous red nose

Medical term for a thickened, red, bumpy nose, often associated with chronic rosacea or alcoholism. The explanatory gloss 'red swollen nose (often associated with alcoholism)' is a common lay understanding.

• 鼻び瘤りゅうは、酒しゅさの重じゅう症しょう化かによって生しょうじることがある。

  Rhinophyma can occur as a result of severe rosacea.

• あの俳はい優ゆうは鼻び瘤りゅうが特とく徴ちょう的てきだ。

  That actor is known for his bulbous nose.