nettle rash

noun

, Pathology.

1. urticaria resulting from contact with various plants causing local irritation.

nettle rash

noun

1. See urticaria
   a nontechnical name for urticaria

Word History and Origins

Origin of nettle rash¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

He was ill all night with nettle-rash in his throat, and nearly choked, poor little boy.

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Nettle-rash begins with mild sensitive fever, which is sometimes scarcely perceptible.

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It is not the first time I've made a rash remark: nettle-rash this turned out!

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In any case its only evil effect may be an attack of nettle-rash or hives.

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Among the insane, it has also been noticed that its use has been followed by nettle-rash and petechiæ (Reimer and others).

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