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hives

[ hahyvz ]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. any of various eruptive conditions of the skin, as the wheals of urticaria.


hives

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular or plural pathol a nontechnical name for urticaria
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

hives

  1. A skin condition characterized by transient, itching welts, usually resulting from an allergic reaction.

hives

  1. A condition characterized by the sudden appearance of red, raised areas on the skin that itch severely. Hives may be caused by an allergic reaction ( see allergy ) to foods or other substances.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hives1

First recorded in 1490–1500; originally Scots; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hives1

C16: of uncertain origin
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But the most painful thing were the hives - red, raised bumps on the skin - which felt "like boiling water had been poured over me".

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He said it threatened to disrupt the movement of queen bees, which lay all the eggs in the business's honey-producing hives - of which there are more than 125.

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One resident, who did not wish to be named, said the vibrations killed the bees in his hives.

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Mild to moderate signs of food allergy include a swollen face, lips or eyes; hives or welts on your skin; or vomiting.

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Under the influence of neonicotinoids, bees can struggle to fly, and "seem to bring back less pollen" to their hives, Dr Gill said.

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