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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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