urticaria

English

/ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • (diseases) Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin urtīcāria, urtīca (nettle).

Origin

Latin

urtīca

Gloss

nettle

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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