Epidemic
Epidemic noun - A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time.
Hives and epidemic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hives" instead a noun "Epidemic".
Nearby Words: epidemical, epidemically
Hives
Hives noun - An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs.
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