hives
n. plural-onlyn. itchy, red bumps that appear on your skin, usually because of an allergy. They can show up suddenly and often go away within a day.
n. a skin rash characterized by itchy, raised welts, typically caused by an allergic reaction to food, medicine, or environmental triggers. Often referred to as urticaria in medical contexts.
I broke out in hives after eating those strawberries.
The doctor confirmed that the itchy red patches on her arms were hives caused by a new laundry detergent.
While most cases of hives are acute and resolve quickly with antihistamines, chronic cases can persist for weeks and require a thorough investigation into potential autoimmune triggers.
Uncertain, but frequently connected with heave, even if such a derivation is phonologically difficult.
See hive
Pluralia tantum in common usage; takes a plural verb agreement.
I have a hive on my armI have hives on my armThe word is almost always used in the plural form 'hives' to describe the condition, even if referring to a single area of irritation.