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
OTHER WORDS FROM urticaria
ur·ti·car·i·al, adjectiveWords nearby urticaria
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 StelwagonHe says nothing of de Mussy's recognition of the urticarial nature of the lesion in hay fever.
The Treatment of Hay Fever |George Frederick LaidlawShe also has other neurotic manifestations, especially of an urticarial character, that are equally interesting.
Psychotherapy |James J. WalshThe 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, adjectiveWord Origin for urticaria
C18: from New Latin, from Latin
urtīca nettle
Medical definitions for urticarial (1 of 2)
urticarial
[ ûr′tĭ-kâr′ē-əl ]
adj.
Relating to or marked by urticaria.
Medical definitions for urticarial (2 of 2)
urticaria
[ ûr′tĭ-kâr′ē-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-kâr′ē-ə ]
See hives.