Definition of Urtication

1. 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.


2. Noun. A sensation of having been stung by nettles.
Generic synonyms: Cutaneous Sensation, Haptic Sensation, Skin Sensation
Derivative terms: Urticate

Definition of Urtication

1. n. The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; -- sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.

2. n. The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; -- sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.

Definition of Urtication

1. Noun. (pathology) the development of urticaria (hives) ¹

2. Noun. The sensation of being stung by nettles ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Urtication

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Urtication

1. The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Urtication

urticaria papulosa
urticaria perstans
urticaria pigmentosa
urticaria subcutanea
urticaria tuberosa
urticaria vesiculosa
urticarial
urticarial fever
urticarial vasculitis
urticarias
urticas
urticate
urticated
urticates
urticating
urtication (current term)
urtications
urtoxazumab
urubu
urubus
urus
uruses
urushiol
urushiol oxidase
urushiols
urusovite
urva
urvantsevite
urvas
urz begee

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