Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nettle rash | Yes | No | No | No |
hypersensitivity reaction | Yes | No | No | No |
nettle rash (noun) | hypersensitivity reaction (noun) |
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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 | 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 |