________ are raised, irregularly shaped skin eruptions that have red margins and pale centers. They are caused by sensitivity to some substances in the environment, or other factors such as fatigue and emotion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Hives
Raised, irregularly shaped skin eruptions that have red margins and pale centers are called hives. They are caused by sensitivity to some substances in the environment, or other factors such as fatigue and emotion.
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