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urtication

/ˌɜː.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌɜː.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to an itchy skin condition characterized by raised weals with pale centers and red margins, often caused by an allergic reaction; also describes the stinging sensation associated with nettle exposure.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее зудящее состояние кожи, характеризующееся приподнятыми волдырями с бледным центром и красными краями, часто вызванное аллергической реакцией; также описывает жжение, связанное с контактом с крапивой.
  1. Skin rash with weals C2 formal medical

    An itchy skin condition marked by raised, pale welts with red edges, often caused by an allergic reaction to insect bites, food, or medication.

    • The patient developed urtication after eating shellfish.
    • Urtication can be triggered by certain medications.
    • The doctor diagnosed the rash as acute urtication.

    🇷🇺Крапивница с волдырями

    Synonyms: nettle rashurticaria

  2. Stinging sensation C2 formal medical

    A feeling similar to being stung by nettles, often accompanied by itching or burning.

    • He described a sudden urtication after touching the plant.
    • The cream helped relieve the urtication on her skin.
    • Urtication from nettle stings usually fades within an hour.

    🇷🇺Жжение

    Synonyms: burningpricklingsmartingstingingtingling

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