Urticaria
noun, Pathology.
1.
a transient condition of the skin, usually caused by an allergic reaction, characterized by pale or reddened irregular, elevated patches and severe itching; hives.
noun
1.
a skin condition characterized by the formation of itchy red or whitish raised patches, usually caused by an allergy Nontechnical names hives, nettle rash
urticaria ur·ti·car·i·a (ûr’tĭ-kâr’ē-ə)
n.
A skin condition characterized by welts that itch intensely, caused by an allergic reaction, an infection, or a nervous condition. Also called hives, nettle rash.
urticaria
(ûr’tĭ-kâr’ē-ə)
See hives.
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