urtication

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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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa una afección cutánea pruriginosa caracterizada por ronchas elevadas con centro pálido y bordes rojizos, generalmente causada por una reacción alérgica; también alude a la sensación de ardor o escozor producida por el contacto con ortigas.

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.

   🇪🇸Urticaria

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Sensación de escozor o picor urente

   Sinónimos: burningpricklingsmartingstingingtingling

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