weal

• Nom désignant une marque en relief sur la peau, souvent provoquée par un coup de fouet ou caractéristique de nombreuses réactions allergiques.

A noun referring to a raised mark on the skin, often caused by a blow from a whip or characteristic of many allergic reactions.

1. Raised mark on skinB2formalmedical

   A raised, red, often itchy mark on the skin, typically caused by a blow, whip, or an allergic reaction.

   Papule ou zébrure cutanée

   • The whip left a painful weal on his back.
   • She developed a red weal after being stung by a nettle.
   • The doctor examined the weal caused by the allergic reaction.

   Synonymesweltwheal