urticaria
nounfemininetécnico/uɾtiˈkaɾiɐ/medium
ur·ti·cá·ri·a
Definition
A skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance of itchy, red welts or plaques, similar to those caused by contact with nettles.
The shellfish allergy caused her to break out in severe urticaria.
Chronic urticaria can be difficult to manage.
Common collocations
chronic urticariaacute urticariaallergic urticaria
Etymology
Do latim 'urtica' (urtiga) + sufixo '-aria', referindo-se à semelhança com a irritação causada pela urtiga.