urtication

urtication Definition

ur·ti·ca·tion (ʉrt′ə kā′s̸hən)

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

Etymology: ML urticatio

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‹ urticate
‹ urticaria
‹ Ursuline
‹ Ursula
‹ Ursprache
‹ ursine
‹ ursiform
‹ Ursa Minor
‹ Ursa Major
‹ Urquhart

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