urtication
noun
- Historical the flogging of a paralyzed limb, etc. with nettles for the stimulating effect produced
- any sensation of stinging or itching
- the formation of urticarial wheals
See urtication in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ûrˌtĭ-kāˈshən)
noun- The formation or development of hives.
- The sensation of having been stung by nettles.
- A lashing with nettles formerly used to treat a paralyzed part of the body.
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