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Definitions for urticaria
ˌɜr tɪˈkɛər i əur·ticari·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. urtication, urticaria, hives, nettle rashnoun

    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

Wiktionary

  1. urticarianoun

    Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions

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  1. urticaria

    Urticaria, also known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by raised red or white welts or bumps on the skin. These often itch and may burn or sting. Urticaria can occur anywhere on the body and can vary in size from as small as a pinpoint to as large as a dinner plate. It can be a result of the body's reaction to certain allergens, physical stimuli, or for no identifiable reason. Episodes can last for a few hours to several weeks, and while it is usually harmless, in severe cases it can interfere with breathing and require emergency treatment.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Urticarianoun

    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

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Urticaria

    A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of urticaria in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of urticaria in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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