wheal-and-erythema reaction

wheal-and-er·y·the·ma re·ac·tion

the characteristic immediate reaction observed in an allergy skin test; within 10-15 minutes after injection of antigen (allergen), an irregular, blanched, elevated wheal appears, surrounded by an area of erythema (flare).

Synonym(s): wheal-and-flare reaction

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wheal-and-er·y·the·ma re·ac·tion

(wēl er'i-thē'mă rē-ak'shŭn)

The characteristic immediate reaction observed in the skin test; within 10-15 minutes after injection of antigen (allergen), an irregular, blanched, elevated wheal appears, surrounded by an area of erythema (flare).
Synonym(s): wheal-and-flare reaction.

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