Wheal: meaning, definitions and examples
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wheal
[ wiหl ]
mining term
A wheal is a raised, itchy area of skin that results from a reaction to allergens or irritants. In some contexts, it can refer to a raised area under the skin due to various causes, including insect bites or hives.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She developed a wheal after being bitten by a mosquito.
- The doctor noted several wheals on his arm from an allergic reaction.
- He asked if the wheal would go away on its own.
- The wheals appeared after she ate shellfish.
Translations
Translations of the word "wheal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเฅเคขเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Grube
๐ฎ๐ฉ lubang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ doลek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใฟ
๐ซ๐ท creux
๐ช๐ธ hueco
๐น๐ท รงukur
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ชฉํ ๊ณณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jรกma
๐ธ๐ฐ jamka
๐จ๐ณ ๅนๅค
๐ธ๐ฎ vdolbina
๐ฎ๐ธ dรฝft
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงuxur
๐ฒ๐ฝ hueco
Etymology
The term 'wheal' originates from the Old English word 'hwรฆl', which meant a swelling or lump. It has been used in medical terminology since the 16th century to describe raised skin lesions associated with allergic reactions. The usage of 'wheal' has also been influenced by the Latin word 'vulvae', referencing swellings. Over time, 'wheal' has become a common term in dermatology to describe specific types of skin responses to stimuli, particularly in cases of urticaria or hives. Its application in contemporary language is often seen in connection with allergic reactions, insect bites, and other dermatological conditions that cause localized swelling.