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

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full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
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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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