URTICARIA


Meaning of URTICARIA in English

[ ˌə:tɪ'kɛ:rɪə ]

■ noun Medicine a rash of round, red weals on the skin which itch intensely, caused by an allergic reaction.

Origin

C18: mod. L., from L. urtica 'nettle'.

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