Noun: urtication ,ur-tu'key-shun
- 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, food or drugs
"She developed urtication after eating shellfish";
- urticaria, hives, nettle rash
- A sensation of having been stung by nettles
"He experienced urtication after brushing against the plant"
Derived forms: urtications
Type of: cutaneous sensation, efflorescence, haptic sensation, hypersensitivity reaction, rash, roseola, skin rash, skin sensation
Encyclopedia: Urtication