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hypersensitivity reaction vs hives

hives vs hypersensitivity reaction

hypersensitivity reaction and hives both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypersensitivity reaction Yes No No No
hives Yes No No No
As nouns, hives is a hyponym of hypersensitivity reaction; that is, hives is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hypersensitivity reaction:
  • hypersensitivity reaction: an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock
  • hives: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
Other hyponyms of hypersensitivity reaction include nettle rash, urticaria, urtication, allergic reaction, allergy, anaphylaxis, allergic rhinitis.
hypersensitivity reaction (noun) hives (noun)
an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
Difference between hypersensitivity reaction and hives

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