Found 2 items, similar to urtication.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: urtication urtication n 1: 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 [syn: urticaria, hives, nettle rash] 2: a sensation of having been stung by nettles
English → English (gcide) Definition: Urtication Urtication \Ur`ti*ca"tion\, n. (Med.) The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; -- sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis. [1913 Webster]