urticaria

[ ur-ti-kair-ee-uh ]
/ ˌɜr tɪˈkɛər i ə /

noun Pathology.

a transient condition of the skin, usually caused by an allergic reaction, characterized by pale or reddened irregular, elevated patches and severe itching; hives.

Origin of urticaria

1765–75; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin urtīc(a) nettle + -āria, feminine of -ārius -ary

OTHER WORDS FROM urticaria

ur·ti·car·i·al, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for urticarial

  • Usually erythematous, but may be urticarial, erythemato-papular, and even purpuric.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • He says nothing of de Mussy's recognition of the urticarial nature of the lesion in hay fever.

    The Treatment of Hay Fever |George Frederick Laidlaw
  • She also has other neurotic manifestations, especially of an urticarial character, that are equally interesting.

    Psychotherapy |James J. Walsh
  • The mucous membrane of the mouth and throat may also be the seat of wheals and urticarial swellings.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon

British Dictionary definitions for urticarial

urticaria
/ (ˌɜːtɪˈkɛərɪə) /

noun

a skin condition characterized by the formation of itchy red or whitish raised patches, usually caused by an allergy Nontechnical names: hives, nettle rash

Derived forms of urticaria

urticarial or urticarious, adjective

Word Origin for urticaria

C18: from New Latin, from Latin urtīca nettle

Medical definitions for urticarial (1 of 2)

urticarial
[ ûr′tĭ-kârē-əl ]

adj.

Relating to or marked by urticaria.

Medical definitions for urticarial (2 of 2)

urticaria
[ ûr′tĭ-kârē-ə ]

n.

A skin condition characterized by welts that itch intensely, caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or a nervous condition. hives nettle rash

Scientific definitions for urticarial

urticaria
[ ûr′tĭ-kârē-ə ]

See hives.