urtication

urtication definition - medical

ur·ti·ca·tion (ûrˌtĭ-kāˈshən)

noun
  1. The formation or development of urticaria.
  2. The sensation of having been stung by nettles.
  3. A lashing with nettles formerly used to treat a paralyzed part of the body.

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