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urticaria

 

[ หŒษ™rtiหˆkerฤ“ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised welts or plaques on the skin. These rashes can occur anywhere on the body and can be triggered by various factors including allergic reactions, stress, or certain medications.

Synonyms

hives, rash, welts

Examples of usage

  • The patient experienced urticaria after consuming shellfish.
  • Urticaria can be both acute and chronic in nature.
  • Antihistamines are often prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of urticaria.

Translations

Translations of the word "urticaria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น urticรกria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคฐเฅเคŸเฅ€เค•เฅ‡เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Urtikaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ urtikaria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะพะฟะธะฒ'ัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokrzywka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่•้บป็–น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท urticaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ urticaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผrtiker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋“œ๋Ÿฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ urtikรกrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ urtikรกria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จ้บป็–น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ urtikarija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรณnรณf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทัƒะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ urtikaria

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ urticaria

Word origin

The term 'urticaria' derives from the Latin word 'urtica,' meaning 'nettle,' which is a reference to the nettle plant's stinging properties. Nettle rash, which is similar to the condition, causes a similar sensation and skin appearance. The use of the term dates back to ancient medical literature, with references found in texts from Roman and Greek physicians. Over time, the understanding of urticaria has evolved, leading to better diagnostic methods and treatment options. Although historically associated with allergies and irritants, contemporary medicine recognizes that urticaria can also stem from various non-allergic triggers. The study of urticaria continues to be a significant focus in dermatology and immunology, as researchers seek to understand its underlying mechanisms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,764, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.