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Webster 1913 Edition


Urtication

Urˊti-ca′tion

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Noun.
(Med.)
The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; – sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.

Definition 2024


urtication

urtication

English

Noun

urtication (plural urtications)

  1. (pathology) the development of urticaria (hives)
  2. The sensation of being stung by nettles
  3. (medicine) Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis)