urticaria

noun /,ɜrtə'kɜriə/

Definition
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
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'urticaria'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
4
Length
9

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9
Syllables
5
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