Bugbite

/ˈbʌɡbaɪt/ noun

Definition

The mark or wound made on skin by an insect, usually causing itching and minor swelling.

Etymology

Compound of 'bug' (insect) plus 'bite' (wound made by teeth or fangs), a straightforward descriptive term for a common experience.

Kelly Says

The itching sensation from a bug bite is caused by histamine released by your own immune cells attacking the insect's saliva, meaning you're actually allergic to the bite, not the bug itself.

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