urtication

American  

[ur-ti-key-shuhn] / ˌɜr tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

1. the development or eruption of urticaria.

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urtication British  

/ ˌɜːtɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. a burning or itching sensation

2. another name for urticaria

3. a former method of producing counterirritation of the skin by beating the area with nettles

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Etymology

Origin of urtication

1645–55; < Medieval Latin urtīcātiōn- (stem of urtīcātiō ) a stinging, equivalent to urtīcāt ( us ) ( urticate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

No doubt, in many instances, its action as a revulsive may be beneficial; and urtication, or the stinging with nettles, has not unfrequently been prescribed with advantage.

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The employment of urtication is of great antiquity, for Celsus as well as Aretæus mentions the use of it, it being in those times, a popular remedy.

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The urtication of this shame made plays And sonnets, as you'll find behind all deeds That mount to greatness, anger, hate, disgust, But, better, love.

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In a medical point of view, urtication, or stinging with nettles, is a practice not sufficiently appreciated.

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This process has been found effectual in restoring heat to the lower extremities; and a case of obstinate lethargy was cured by Corvisart by repeated urtication of the whole body.

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