Meaning of urticaria in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌərdəˈkɛriə/

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  1. Noun

    urticaria

    Etymology

    late 18th century: modern Latin, from Latin urtica‘nettle’, from urere‘to burn’

    Definitions

    1. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins

    Examples

    • « usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs »

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