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urtication Definition

ur·ti·ca·tion (ʉrt′ə kās̸hən)

noun

  1. Historical the flogging of a paralyzed limb, etc. with nettles for the stimulating effect produced
  2. any sensation of stinging or itching
  3. the formation of urticarial wheals

Etymology: ML urticatio

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