Hives

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005326",
  "term": "Hives",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An allergic skin reaction characterized by the sudden appearance of itchy, raised, red welts (wheals) on the skin. These lesions can vary in size and shape and often blanch when pressed. Hives are caused by the release of histamine and other mediators from mast cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "nettle rash",
    "urticaria"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allergic",
    "wheal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1176 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hives/"
}