urticaria

[ur-ti-kair-ee-uh]

noun

Pathology.

1. 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

/ ˌɜːtɪˈkɛərɪə /

noun

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

urticaria

1. See hives

Other Word Forms

• urticarial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of urticaria¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of urticaria¹

C18: from New Latin, from Latin urtīca nettle

Example Sentences

Thorne was diagnosed autistic as an adult and lived with an intense skin condition called cholinergic urticaria in his 20s, meaning he was allergic to heat and his own body movements.

From BBC

“According to her Doctor’s Report, she suffers from ‘urticaria,’ defined as ‘a rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely, sometimes with dangerous swelling.’

From Salon

In the realm of additives, substances like tartrazine and sodium benzoate emerge as potential instigators of urticaria and asthma.

From Salon

The patient had developed an allergy to sunshine — a condition known as solar urticaria.

From New York Times

Cholinergic and solar urticaria is often managed by minimising exposures to triggers such as hot baths and direct sunlight.

From BBC