See Also: Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
wheal(1)(dictionary)
Wheal(health)
Wheal(medicine)
wheal(dictionary)
wheal(2)(dictionary)
wheal-and-erythema reaction(medicine)
wheal-and-flare reaction(medicine)
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital- Medicine Lodge(health)
Orthomolecular medicine (orthomolecular nutritional medicine, orthomolecular therapy)(health)

Wheal (medicine)


wheal


1. A more or less elongated mark raised by a stroke; also, a similar mark made by any cause; a weal; a wale.

2. <medicine> Specifically, a flat, burning or itching eminence on the skin, such as is produced by a mosquito bite, or in urticaria.

Origin: Cf. Wale.

<chemical> A mine.

Origin: Cornish hwel.

Source: Websters Dictionary