urtication

ur·ti·ca·tion

 (ûr′tĭ-kā′shən)

n.

1. The formation or development of hives.

2. The sensation of having been stung by nettles.

3. A lashing with nettles formerly used to treat a paralyzed part of the body.

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urtication

(ˌɜːtɪˈkeɪʃən)

n

1. (Pathology) a burning or itching sensation

2. (Pathology) another name for urticaria

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

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urtication

the former practice of flogging a paralyzed limb or part with nettles, for the stimulating effect.

See also: Remedies

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	urtication - 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 hives, nettle rash, urticaria rash, roseola, skin rash, efflorescence - any red eruption of the skin hypersensitivity reaction - an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock
	2.	urtication - a sensation of having been stung by nettles cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation - a sensation localized on the skin

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