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Welt

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Physical Mark

Understand 'welt' as a visible injury from something striking the skin.

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The tight elastic left welts on his wrists.
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Possible Pain

'Welt' often implies that the marked area is painful or tender.

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I gently touched the welt to avoid causing her pain.
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Not a Disease

Don't confuse 'welt' with a skin condition; it's usually the result of an injury.

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After falling, he noticed a welt rising on his shin.
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