urticaria

American

[ur-ti-kair-ee-uh] / ˌɜr tɪˈkɛər i ə /

noun

Pathology.

a transient condition of the skin, usually caused by an allergic reaction, characterized by pale or reddened irregular, elevated patches and severe itching; hives.

urticaria British

/ ˌɜːtɪˈkɛərɪə /

noun

Nontechnical names: hives. nettle rash. a skin condition characterized by the formation of itchy red or whitish raised patches, usually caused by an allergy

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urticaria Scientific

/ ûr′tĭ-kâr′ē-ə /

See hives

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

urticarial

adjective

Etymology

Origin of urticaria

1765–75; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin urtīc ( a ) nettle + -āria, feminine of -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

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URTICARIA, "NETTLERASH."—Urticaria is characterized by roundish elevations that appear quickly and become scattered over a part or the whole surface of the skin.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

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