HIVES


Meaning of HIVES in English

or urticaria

Allergic skin reaction in which slightly raised, flat-topped, very itchy swellings appear suddenly.

The acute form, probably most often caused by food penicillin , inhaled allergens or toxins , or diseases. Treatment involves identifying and avoiding the allergen; epinephrine and {{link=antihistamine">antihistamines may help the acute skin symptoms.

Britannica English dictionary.      Английский словарь Британика.