Urticaria

n.

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(Med.) The nettle rash, a disease characterized by a transient eruption of red pimples and of wheals, accompanied with a burning or stinging sensation and with itching; uredo.

Noun

1.

urticaria - an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs Synonyms: hives, nettle rash, urtication

efflorescence, hives, hypersensitivity reaction, nettle rash, rash, roseola, skin rash, urtication