A more or less elongated mark raised by a stroke; also, a similar mark made by any cause; a weal; a wale.
Specifically (Med.), a flat, burning or itching eminence on the skin, such as is produced by a mosquito bite, or in urticaria.
a smooth, slightly elevated area on the body surface, which is redder or paler than the surrounding skin; it is often itchy and is the skin manifestation of allergy.
a welt; an elevation on the skin that may itch or burn, often characteristic of an allergic reaction.
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
an oedematous papule or plaque caused by swelling in the dermis
a temporary raised area of the skin which is often itchy
A raised red spot on the skin; an allergic reaction.
A discrete, well-circumscribed, reddened skin swelling with a flat top and steep-walled margins, produced by edema in the dermis; often associated with allergic reactions. ie., urticaria; also called a "hive."
An acute swelling of the skin; condition is common to a bee sting.
