Clinical Diagnosis · Integumentary System · Medium
Wheal
Meaning: A raised, itchy, pale or red swelling of the skin that usually fades within hours, typical of hives.
In practice: The skin prick test produced a large wheal for grass pollen.
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Answer: Melaena
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Answer: Urinalysis
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