urtication
Americannoun
noun
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a burning or itching sensation
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another name for urticaria
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a former method of producing counterirritation of the skin by beating the area with nettles
Etymology
Origin of urtication
1645–55; < Medieval Latin urtīcātiōn- (stem of urtīcātiō ) a stinging, equivalent to urtīcāt ( us ) ( see urticate) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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In a medical point of view, urtication, or stinging with nettles, is a practice not sufficiently appreciated.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
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.
From Toward the Gulf by Masters, Edgar Lee
In a medical point of view," observes Dr. Milligen, "urtication, or stinging with nettles, is a practice not sufficiently appreciated.
From Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction by Davenport, John
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.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
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.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
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