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urticaria

/ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/

Meanings
noun
Itchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or other conditions.

Examples :

"After eating strawberries, she developed urticaria on her arms, and the doctor prescribed antihistamines. "
medicine disease body physiology condition sensation

Related Words

Illustration antihistamines

antihistamines noun

/ˌæntiˈhɪstəˌmiːnz/ /ˌæntaɪˈhɪstəˌmiːnz/

A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

"During the spring, many people take antihistamines to relieve their itchy eyes and runny noses caused by pollen allergies. "

Illustration strawberries

strawberries noun

/ˈstrɔːˌbɛriz/ /ˈstrɔːbəriz/

The sweet, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

"They went to pick strawberries today."

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration response

response noun

/ɹɪˈspɒns/

An answer or reply, or something in the nature of an answer or reply.

"My teacher asked for a response to the question, so I wrote an answer on the board. "

Illustration allergen

allergen noun

/ˈælərdʒən/ /ˈælədʒən/

A substance which causes an allergic reaction.

"Pollen, dust, and spores are common allergens."

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration swollen

swollen verb

/ˈswəʊlən/

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

"After the bee sting, her finger swollen to twice its normal size. "

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration eating

eating verb

/ˈiːtɪŋ/ /ˈitɪŋ/

To ingest; to be ingested.

"The children are eating lunch in the cafeteria. "

Illustration appear

appear verb

/əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpiɹ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun appeared from behind the clouds, casting a warm glow over the schoolyard. "