wheal-and-flare reaction
n.
The characteristic immediate reaction to an injected allergen in a skin test, in which an irregular blanched wheal appears, surrounded by an area of redness.wheal-and-erythema reaction
Words nearby wheal-and-flare reaction
whatsoe'er, whatsoever, whaup, whaur, wheal, wheal-and-flare reaction, wheat, wheat beer, wheat berry, wheat bread, wheat cake
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