urtication

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The formation or development of hives.

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The sensation of having been stung by nettles.

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A lashing with nettles formerly used to treat a paralyzed part of the body.

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The action or result of urticating or stinging; a stinging or nettling operation or effect; specifically, the whipping of a benumbed or paralytic limb with nettles, in order to restore its feeling.

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The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; — sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.

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the development of urticaria (hives)

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The sensation of being stung by nettles

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Beating the skin with nettles (formerly used to treat paralysis)

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an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

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a sensation of having been stung by nettles