An area on your arm will be cleaned, and a sterile needle put into a vein (usually where your elbow bends). Removing a unit of whole blood usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Apheresis donation (described in the next section called âTypes of donationâ) may take 2 hours or longer.
â¢ HIVE (noun). The noun HIVE has 3 senses: 1. a teeming multitude. 2. a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees. 3. a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree. Familiarity information: HIVE used as a noun is uncommon.â¢ HIVE (verb). The verb HIVE has 3 senses: 1. store, like bees. 2. move together in a hive or as if in a hive. 3. gather into a hive. Familiarity information: HIVE used as a verb is uncommon.amiliarity information: HIVE used as a noun is uncommon. â¢ HIVE (verb). The verb HIVE has 3 senses: 1. store, like bees. 2. move together in a hive or as if in a hive. 3. gather into a hive. Familiarity information: HIVE used as a verb is uncommon.
Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly -- either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.cute urticaria: Hives lasting less than six weeks. The most common causes are certain foods, medications, or infections. Insect bites and internal disease may also be responsible. The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, and milk.