noun
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 or food or drugs
• Syn: ↑urtication, ↑urticaria, ↑hives
• Hypernyms: ↑rash, ↑roseola, ↑efflorescence, ↑skin rash, ↑hypersensitivity reaction
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noun : an eruption on the skin caused by or resembling the condition produced by stinging with nettles : urticaria
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Pathol.
urticaria resulting from contact with various plants causing local irritation.
[1730-40]
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nettle rash noun
Urticaria, a rash of itchy red or white weals, usu the symptom of an allergy (also called hives)
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Main Entry: ↑nettle
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nettle rash UK US noun [uncountable]
a medical condition that causes large red spots on your skin for a short time
Thesaurus: specific medical conditionshyponym general words for illnesses, diseases and medical conditionssynonym
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nettle rash,
= hives. (Cf. ↑hives)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.