Beehive
Beehive (Medicine)
Beehive (/biːhaɪv/), in the context of medicine, refers to a pattern of skin lesions that resemble the structure of a beehive. This term is often used in dermatology to describe the appearance of certain skin conditions such as Urticaria or hives.
Etymology
The term 'beehive' originates from the Old English words 'beo' meaning 'bee' and 'hīf' meaning 'hive'. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the clustered, hive-like appearance of certain skin lesions.
Related Terms
- Urticaria: A skin condition characterized by the development of itchy, raised welts that can resemble a beehive pattern. Also known as hives.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Lesion: Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Skin: The outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of the integumentary system.
See Also
- Angioedema: A condition similar to urticaria, but the swelling occurs beneath the skin instead of on the surface.
- Allergy: A hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, which can trigger skin reactions such as urticaria.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beehive
- Wikipedia's article - Beehive
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