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hives
(hIvz)
Confined, short-term elevation or irregular fluid-filled spot on the skin, slightly reddened, often changing in size and shape and extending to adjacent areas. Suddenly erupts and is usually accompanied by intense itching; usually produced by exposure to allergenic substances in susceptible persons.