urtication Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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
hives; nettle rash; urticaria.
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noun a sensation of having been stung by nettles
WordNet
Ur`ti*ca"tion noun
Definitions
(Med.) The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; -- sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.
