hives


Definition: Meaning of, hives in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / hʌɪvz /

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  1. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites, food or drugs
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  • giant hives (noun)
    1. recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous oedema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
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