Giant Hives — synonyms, definition

1. giant hives (Noun)

Quincke's edema angioedema atrophedema periodic edema

giant hives (Noun) — Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous oedema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs.

dropsy edema hydrops oedema