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giant hives

/ˈdʒaɪənt haɪvz/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa grandes placas ou urticárias elevadas, pruriginosas, na pele, frequentemente causadas por reação alérgica ou estresse; descreve uma forma grave ou extensa de urticária.

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/ˈdʒaɪənt haɪvz/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa grandes placas ou urticárias elevadas, pruriginosas, na pele, frequentemente causadas por reação alérgica ou estresse; descreve uma forma grave ou extensa de urticária.

A medical term referring to large, raised, itchy welts on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction or stress, also known as urticaria. The phrase describes a severe or extensive form of hives.

  1. Severe allergic skin reactionB2formal

    A medical condition characterized by large, raised, itchy welts on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction.

    ptUrticária gigante

    • The patient was diagnosed with giant hives after eating shellfish.
    • Giant hives can appear suddenly and cover large areas of the body.
    • Doctors prescribed antihistamines to treat the giant hives.