Wheal

Pronunciation: /wil/

Wheal (noun)

  1. A small raised area on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite.

Examples

  • A wheal can appear after an insect bite.
  • A wheal is a raised area on the skin.

Common collocations: develop a wheal, observe a wheal, treat a wheal

Synonyms of Wheal

Neutral