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Urtication Definition & Meaning

urtication
noun
  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
  2. a sensation of having been stung by nettles

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What does urtication mean?
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 a sensation of having been stung by nettles
What part of speech is urtication?
Urtication is a noun.
How many definitions does urtication have?
Urtication has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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