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ur·ti·car·ia
\ˌərd.əˈka(a)rēə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin urtica nettle
: a transient skin eruption characterized by itching red or pale smooth slightly raised patches and caused by irritation (as by food or an inhalant) of the gastrointestinal, pulmonary, or urinary mucous membranes or from contact with an external agent (as a plant, sun, or cold) and found in individuals with a peculiar sensitivity — called also hives; compare dermographia
• ur·ti·car·i·al \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷əl\ adjective |