What does WHEAL mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

1. A red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure.
2. A raised, blister-like skin eruption that is usually itchy.

Pronunciations:

• US: /hwiːl/
• UK: /wiːl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "wheal" comes from Middle English "whele," meaning a pimple or pustule. Its usage has evolved to include the raised, blister-like skin eruption that is usually itchy and caused by an allergic reaction to food, medication, or insect bites.

Synonyms:

• Bump
• Swelling
• Blister
• Rash

Related Words:

• Whale
• Wheen
• Wheel
• Wheen
• Wheat

Example Sentences:

1. She had a wheal on her arm after getting stung by a bee.
2. The wheal on his neck was a reaction to the medication he was taking.