Meaning of skeeter syndrome | Babel Free
Definitions
A type of localized severe allergic reaction to mosquito bites, caused by allergenic polypeptides in mosquito saliva, consisting of inflammation, peeling skin, hives, ulceration, and sometimes fever.
Examples
“In the morning I am awakened by what I assume⟳ are ambulances but which are allegedly cicadas. My left ankle is swollen with two mosquito bites. I suffer⟳ from “skeeter syndrome,” which means mosquito bites on my skin distend to tumoral degrees and erupt in tiny welts.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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