urtication — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. The development of urticaria (hives).

   Gebrauch

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2. The sensation of being stung by nettles.

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3. Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis).

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   Beispiele

   The Romans had frequent recourse to urtication to arouse the sexual appetite.

Substantiv

1. 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

   Synonyme

   urticariahivesnettle rash

   Oberbegriffe

   rashroseolaefflorescenceskin rashhypersensitivity reaction

2. a sensation of having been stung by nettles

   Oberbegriffe

   cutaneous sensationhaptic sensationskin sensation