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Characteristic of many allergic reactions
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wheal
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Wheal \Wheal\, n. [Cf. Wale .] 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 ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Wheal Wheal may refer to: Wheal response , a cutaneous condition left by a blow or as part of an allergic reaction Wheal, a Cornish mine Wheal in Cornish means a place of work
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"mark made on the skin by a whip," 1808, perhaps an alteration of wale , possibly by confusion with weal "welt," and obsolete wheal "pimple, pustule" (mid-15c.), from Old English verb hwelian "to form pus, bring to a head."
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions [syn: wale , welt , weal ]
Usage examples of wheal.
And of such poor mettle are we that her resentment against that groaning mass of fopperies and wheals sent a thrill of pleasure through me.
A little to the left the two shafts of Wheal Geevor showed black scaffolds against the copper sea.
Soon the skin displayed wheals and dark markings caused by subcutaneous hemorrhage.
If the Juice be mixed with equal parts of Juice of Sharp-pointed Docks and Wine Vinegar, and a contaminated Skin be washed therewith, it cures it of Scabs, Itch, Wheals, Pimples, Scurf, etc.