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Preferred term

Urticaria  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.

Entry terms

  • Hives

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KG1HQMX5-X

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